India tops nations vulnerable to disasters, displacement
A new global report states South Asia had maximum number of people displaced last year, underscoring the region’s vulnerability to …
Underprivileged, but not underachievers
From austerity to affliction, these children have seen them all. Yet, they haven’t allowed these adversities to dwarf their determination
Infants without safeguards
If all the countries are to reach at least 90 per cent coverage for routine life-saving vaccinations, 9.9 million additional children would need …
DROUGHT BUT WHY? How India can fight the scourge by abandoning drought relief
During 2014-2017 India was shaken by severe spells of drought that hit over 500 million people across geographical regions. Unlike in the past, …
Hunger can't wait any longer
It is a constant and chronic pain gnawing at people in Africa In the sub-Saharan region, 33 out of 38 countries have 'serious' or 'alarming' …
Spiralling Temperature: Seasonal Warming Trends in India
In the winter of 2016-17, the mean temperature was 2.95°C higher than the 1901-1930 baseline – the warmest in recorded history. In …
Spiralling Temperature: Annual Warming Trends in India
Annual mean temperature in India has rapidly increased since 1995. At this rate of increase, it will breach the 1.5°C mark within the next …
Climate Talkies
In 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the agreement to combat climate change was whittled down and targets were removed. All this was done to bring the US on …
Importance of staying in the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement mandates that developed countries would continue to take lead in reduction of greenhouse gases
First Food Recipe: Tamil Karuveppilai Podi or curry leaves powder with rice
Curry leaves are more than just a common seasoning. This leaf is a storehouse of carbohydrates, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, iron, vitamin C, …
'Indian industries must be a part of global solution to climate change'
Peter Bakker, President of World Business Council on Sustainable Development and Vineet Mittal, Vice Chairperson of Welspun Renewable Energy talk …
Water stressed world
ABOUT 750 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE WORLD DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER About one-fifth of the worlds countries will face acute water shortage …
A modern-day reflection on Hiroshima
Seventy years after the first atomic bomb was dropped on Japanese city of Hiroshima, it is time we reconsider our …
Generation 2030 | Africa
A new report from UNICEF, Generation 2030 | Africa, shows how Africa, already the world’s second most populous continent with over 1 …
Climate smart agriculture
A look at how communities around the world are growing crops keeping in mind the sustainability factor
Top green start-ups of 2014 | From Mobile Solar Computer Classrooms to Novel Baobab Products
Every year, the SEED Awards select innovative start-ups working on social and environmental causes in the developing world. From solar-based …
Africa's water: the path to universal access
Since 1990, almost two billion people globally have gained access to improved sanitation, and 2.3 billion have gained access to drinking water …
Air Pollution Costs Europe US$ 1.6 Trillion
Dirty air costs Europe about a tenth of its GDP, with Germany, the UK and Italy among the hardest hit economically
Sinking Beauties
Sea levels that are rising as a result of climate change are biggest threat for most of the island states across the world. Out of these, 52 …
Agenda Unlimited
Across India, people have taken their destinies into their hands –improving their future. A compendium of such stories, reported over 12 years
First Food: A Taste of India's Biodiversity
This collection of around 100 recipes from different parts of the country brings to life the magic that takes place once biodiversity is combined …
Bhopal Gas Tragedy After 30 Years
This book describes the criminal negligence, incompetent governance and the apathy towards victims that have made Bhopal a continuing disaster. …
Developing country journalists on climate change reporting in their countries
Interviews with journalists from developing countries on the state of climate change reporting by their mainstream media.
Technology can boost farming in Africa, but it can also threaten biodiversity — how to balance the two
In Africa, 75% of agricultural growth comes from farmland expansion into forests and savannas, leading to habitat loss & fragmentation
In pictures: UNESCO’s global geoparks get 18 new sites
UNESCO is adding 18 sites to its global geoparks network, bringing the total number up to 195 in 48 countries. Two UNESCO Member States have …
