Fourth industrial revolution: World Economic Forum advocates it; others fear corporate takeover; who is right
Technology can never exist in isolation; it has to exist within social realities, say critics of 4IR
Protecting the pocket: The impact of inflation and how we can fight it
Not just nations, individuals also have to mull over protecting their pockets given the severity of economic issues
Addressing climate risks for climate finance takes centrestage
The Indian government needs to introduce guidelines to standardise climate-related disclosures in all financial statements and push private …
COVID-19: Over 500 million Africans may fall below extreme poverty line, warns report
Indicators such as fiscal deficits, rising debt and remittances are estimated to fall by 20% because of COVID-19 in Africa
IIM fee hike: What are the consequences
Fee hike in unregulated IIMs and the lack of it in regulated institutions elucidate a grave concern. Did the autonomy play a significant role in …
Empowering women lies at the centre of controlling population growth in Africa
The goal of family planning programmes is not to hit population targets but to empower women so they can choose the number of children they will …
Air pollution to claim 6 to 9 million lives by 2060: OECD
India is likely to report one of the highest rises in mortality rates from air pollution
A billion could be without water in Asia by 2050
New research explains that growth in economy and population along with climate change are building water-stress
Increased funding for bamboo project
China's stupendous success in exploiting bamboo for economic gains appears to have prompted India to follow suit. The heightened interest in this …
"Industry must invest in clean projects "
Brian Robinson , chairperson, Australian Environment Protection Authority (epa) has enabled the Australian environmental enforcement system to …
After Copenhagen: What's on the Agenda? (II)
The Centre for Science and Environment recently held a climate change media workshop to brief South Asian journalists on the politics of …
Climate change, disruptions in supply chain due to geopolitical tensions threatening global economic growth: UNCTAD
Slower economic growth for third consecutive year; India’s growth expected to be marginally lower than 2023
Climate finance goal of $100 billion close to achievement, but still not met, shows OECD report
The goal may have been met in 2022, says OECD, but based on “preliminary and as yet unverified data”
Infectious diseases bigger global threat than climate change: World Economic Forum report
5 of the top 10 risks in terms of impact and likelihood are, however, all environmental
Mortgaging our ecological future
A climate change narrative lost in rhetoric and catchy metaphors
Environment first, economy later, say Indians
Energising!
Compliance tax
Keeping track
Following up on sustainable development summits
Too early to celebrate
World's poor mostly reside in ecologically fragile areas
Looking at how poverty has reduced and where, it is clear that economic growth alone will not lead to poverty eradication. Global efforts must …
Data obscurity keeps West Asia, North Africa from reaching growth potential: World Bank
Growth forecasts in the region more often inaccurate, overly optimistic than other places
South Asia to see slower growth as war in Ukraine impedes recovery: World Bank
The region is projected to grow by 6.6 per cent in 2022 and by 6.3 per cent in 2023, according to the World Bank’s latest report
Regaining a paradise
Involvement of locals in the management of natural resources has earned remarkable dividends for the Doon valley
Agri share in GDP hit 20% after 17 years: Economic Survey
Agriculture was the only sector to have clocked a positive growth at constant prices in 2020-21