How to build your own mud house keeping these 5 things in mind?

The story of Biju Bhaskar who teaches people to make breathable houses

Financial inclusion critical for building sustainable Indian cities

Financial inclusion not just a matter of economic growth, but also of social justice and ensuring sustainability  

How to resolve Karnataka water crisis

At the peak of Karnataka’s water crisis, the state’s deputy chief minister, G Parameshwara, made a desperate suggestion. He said the …

World off-track to meet SDGs; global hunger back to 2005 levels, says UN secretary general

Halfway to 2030, a third of the goals have stalled or gone into reverse, emissions continue to rise & gender equality is 300 years away, says …

Remodelling stormwater infrastructure crucial for building sustainable cities

Unplanned real estate development in cities have led to increased flood risks and deteriorating infrastructure

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 14, 2022)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific — but will governments put words into action?

Pacific countries are calling for fairer and more meaningful relationships with tourism partners

African cities call for local climate action, adaptation finance

The Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa encourages local authorities to make a political commitment for access to energy, climate mitigation …

Cycling v cyclist

Why do city authorities appease only the cyclist who pedals for recreation rather than support cycling as a means of transport?

India is not producing enough town planners to make our cities more livable

Our cities are not equipped to handle the surge in population

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&…