Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is latest in long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and Catholic Church — 5 essential reads
The Vatican is hosting a climate summit from May 15-17, 2024, focusing on human adaptation
DTE Coverage: How COP28 negotiated on climate finance, carbon markets and methane
There was ultimately no deal on carbon markets at Dubai; talks have been postponed for Baku
How cities can cope with climate change-induced floods
Restoring wetlands, mapping flooded areas, reducing emissions from cities will help
Watch: How water droplets can generate power
Vibration from water droplets hitting piezoelectric material can generate electricity
Are we seeing early signs of reverse migration in India?
Living in a metropolis can be exciting but there are downsides
COP28: ‘Mismanagement’ complaints at Dubai Expo City 2020; delegates made to walk in circles for hours
Gathering of global leaders at the venue added to the chaos that was there since the beginning
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
Trip avoidance research is the need of the hour, finds study
Simply put: Delhi Master's Plan
COP28: Fifth Global Stocktake text attempts stronger language on fossil fuels
The latest GST text has stronger language on fossil fuels, changes in accountability and the recognition of differentiated pathways
DTE Diary: Our daily account of what happened at COP28
The CSE-DTE team tracked the major happenings on each day of the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai
India is not producing enough town planners to make our cities more livable
Our cities are not equipped to handle the surge in population
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Mixed reactions: COP28 focuses on fossil fuel role in climate change but disregards equity, says CSE
Inclusion of fossil fuels in Global Stocktake important starting point, rest a mixed bag
Delhi rain, waterlogging puts the spotlight on urban flooding
Urban flooding has become increasingly frequent in India’s major cities
Smart cities: Testing ground for sensor-based instruments
Smart cities are much-needed platforms for on-field use and evaluation of sensor-based technology
A city of forests: Is it a distant dream?
This World Environment Day, our call to action should be a scenario where plucking a fruit from a tree in the backyard will be easier than buying …
At least 8 dead due to record rains in New York
A state of emergency has been declared across New York City after remnants of Hurricane Ida bring record rainfall to the US Northeast
India’s cleanest cities: Mysuru’s sophisticated decentralised wet waste-to-compost system
Composting at household-level ensures kitchen waste can be converted into useful resource
Can the ‘gist’ city climate plan secure a resilient future for Chennai?
The hasty manner of putting up draft, seeking public opinion raises doubts about seriousness of planners
India’s urban floods: Why we need to look at nature-based solutions
Solutions to reduce the loss of lives and livelihoods from urban floods; Can be exercised by individuals and local govts
UN 2023 Water Conference: Day 1 ends with debates; problem acknowledgement; funding pledges
Day 2 to be crucial as delegates seek to reconcile ambition and vision with implementation
Volcano erupts in Guatemala, spewing ash 2 km into the sky
Central America has more than 100 volcanoes, many of which attract thousands of tourists from all over the world
Urban form and travel to completely change after COVID-19
Central business districts will decline while larger apartments will be in demand as more firms consider making employees work-from-home, a …
COVID-19: Self-sufficient neighbourhoods are needed to make cities resilient
The need is to recognise what a neighbourhood requires and ensure that the planning makes everyday needs available — and accessible&…
Archaeology shows how hunter-gatherers fitted into southern Africa’s first city, 800 years ago
One of the foundational developments that took place that led to the rise of the Mapungubwe Kingdom was the accumulation of wealth