Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
The world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal on water and sanitation for all by 2030
Obituary: Sujit Patwardhan, India’s sustainable urban transport champion
Patwardhan founded Parisar in the 1980s out of concern for the rapid changes taking place in Pune leading to environmental degradation
Graduates in forest education ill-equipped to handle sector’s emerging demands: Report
African forest education needs transformation as it is currently based on traditional European education, which focuses more on industrial wood …
Bengaluru floods: City’s stormwater drains are not good enough & government has known it for long
Karnataka state action plan on climate change suggested a better run off model and revised design guidelines for stormwater drains to prevent …
Africa Protected Areas Congress calls for special aid for those affected by human-wildlife conflicts
Protected areas must be considered by Africa as the first option for climate adaptation and mitigation and must be reflected in the country’…
UNEA: Uruguay, Costa Rica back formation of science-policy panel to manage chemicals, waste
The proposed panel on chemicals and waste, is expected to fill the gap between science and policy
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
The report emphasised on the role of youth as agents of change in food systems
Odisha, Andamans most prepared to reach climate action SDG: Government
The SDG Index and Dashboard brought out by the NITI Aayog also gauged India's preparedness for disasters, its saving of carbon dioxide, its share …
Food, fuel, fashion, flying: Steps towards sustainability post-COVID-19
Let’s not shy away from demanding for the world what we desire for ourselves and our future generations
Current financing inadequate for universal water, sanitation coverage: UN report
Ignoring climate risks and failing to increase water investments would threaten chances of meeting this target, it said
UNCCD COP14: Reclaiming degraded land can help achieve SDGs
This restoration can potentially reduce poverty and inequality, the two significant goals set by the United Nations
India must spend 10% of its GDP to meet SDGs by 2030: Report
UNESCAP report flags concern regarding India’s rising non-performing assets, which can potentially derail the country’s efforts …
How COP24 plans to make itself sustainable
Carpooling, making up for CO2 emissions among measures taken by UNFCCC and Poland environment ministry
Green innovation steals the show at SEED Awards
An Indian enterprise and 27 African ventures win prize for sustainable business models empowering communities
Blood on the beach
Fisherfolk on the coast of Saurashtra kill whale sharks to make a living. If this is replaced by an ecotourism scheme the people and the fish …
Reviving nature
A professor heralds hope and greenery into a remote Orissa village to set it free from a web of untouchability, superstition, illiteracy and poverty
Book review: Plastics for Environment & Sustainable Development
For those concerned about the 'plastic age' in which we live, this 'eco-assessment study' is a must read. But do not go by the report's name, for …
High hoopla
The meet on the sustainable development of the world's small island states turned out to be a fiasco
Seven point agenda for Rio meet on sustainable development
Differences remain between developed and developing countries
COVID-19: Link between migrants, development goals becomes more clear
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic effects the unorganised work force the most: Research work, policy measures needed to quantify …
We’re way off track to meet sustainable energy goals
One of the key deterrents for the countries in the Global South is the lack of finance
Eskom CEO quits: Why finding a new head for South Africa’s struggling power utility won’t end the blackouts
The company produces produces 95% of the electricity used in the country
As told to Parliament (July 28, 2021): Bihar has the lowest score on SDG index
All that was discussed in the Houses through the day
Economic Survey 2019-20 bets on ‘nexus approach’ for meeting SDG
India needs to focus on goals like hunger and gender parity, where it still scores low
