There’s hope, if we wake up to today’s evolutionary potential

Everyone needs to be fired up with a rage aligned with the feminine principle of care rather than the masculine principle of control

It is imperative to decouple sustainability and greenwashing

Sustainability makes corporate production responsible and the average consumer more aware of every action

Only science can help the world achieve sustainable development: UN Report

It says the current development model is not sustainable and only a fundamental and urgent change in the relationship between people and nature …

India may not achieve SDG targets on child mortality: study

Of the 613 districts considered, nearly half the districts are unlikely to achieve the target of reducing deaths in newborns and under 5-year-…

‘If periods are bad omen, then semen discharge should be too’

A tête-à-tête with Dr Meenakshi Bharath, a gynaecologist for the last 35 years and a green campaigner

Road to 2030: Leaders at UN meet call for renewed commitment to eradicate poverty

Sluggish progress in poverty eradication derails other SDGs, including those related to hunger and malnutrition, health, education & climate …

Sustainable Development Goal 15: World off track on protecting life on land, finds UN report

Overall progress in 12 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa reversed

U20 leaders call on G20 to accelerate SDG goals progress

Mayors and governors of 30 major cities signed a Communiqué at the 2019 Urban 20 Mayors Summit

Why smart cities need energy-efficient and sustainable buildings

The building sector is one of the most dominant sectors, accounting for 40% of primary energy requirement of a developed country 

Bhopal becomes first Indian city to track progress towards meeting SDGs

Bhopal Municipal Corporation, UN-Habitat, others collaborate for voluntary local reviews to track the progress towards the 2030 Agenda  

CSR in India: 'Long-term vision is a must'

Dinesh Agarwal, ex-GM & CSR head, NTPC was drafting member of Ministry of Corporate Affairs' national guidelines on responsible business …

Structural, governance reforms key to achieve 2030 Agenda: Report

Three years after adoption of SDGs, most countries have failed to implement them into real policies

Big ideas for sustaining the Earth

Far-reaching change in the global economic system is called for  if we are to save our planet

Aravalli: Story of a dying mountain range

In order to save the mountain range, the lack of concern from authorities has to change and constant intervention of the judicial system is needed

Is your footprint green enough?

There is an urgent need for people to focus on sustainable use of resources so that they are available in the long-term, for future generations

Five key sustainability trends for 2018

Since the global buzz around sustainability is set to increase, here are few things that the world will see take centre stage

2030 Agenda: We need to champion sustainability in Asia and the Pacific despite adversities

National plans must align with the agenda for UN-mandated sustainable development goals to guide development

How ecological restoration helped transform a degraded land parcel in Maharashtra

The conservationists steered clear of monoculture to focus on a holistic process of replenishing the soil, water and biodiversity

Why central banks need to take human rights more seriously

36 central banks and banking supervisors, participate in the central bank and supervisors network for greening the financial system

Court digest: Major environment hearings in April

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

India’s sustainable ‘blood revolution’

Sustainable and reusable menstrual products are the need of the hour for India’s women and its environment

Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how

Achieving SDG2 will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade and changes in consumption patterns, flags UN

Africa and Asia come together to lead a global initiative to diversify staples

This would have a strong impact on nutrition and the environment, in turn helping to fulfil Sustainable Development Goals

Dubai Declaration adopted to measure progress of SDGs

Launched at the UN World Data forum, it details measures to boost funds for data and statistical analysis for monitoring progress towards …

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world — and that doesn’t bode well for its economy

The older people population is projected to be 20% of the country by 2025 and could reach an unprecedented and astoundingly high 46% in 2067