Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
The global environmental crisis has brought attention to the impact of the textile and fashion industry. Recently, clothing rental and circular fashion have gained prominence as sustainable solutions...
Plastic pollution has escalated into a major global crisis by 2025. Microplastics now contaminate air, water, food, and even human bodies. This pollution poses serious health risks and...
India’s Ministry of Finance introduced the draft Climate Finance Taxonomy in May 2025. This framework aims to guide investments towards climate-friendly sectors and technologies. It seeks to prevent...
Recent monsoon seasons in the Himalayas have turned catastrophic. Recently, cloudbursts and flash floods devastated Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. Multiple incidents of landslides, floods, and glacial lake...
Recent years have seen rising interest in carbon credits (CCs) as tools to combat climate change. Farmers planting native trees on degraded land generate CCs that companies buy...
Recent flash floods and mudslides in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, caused four fatalities and damage to buildings and infrastructure. The event occurred despite the absence of a cloudburst, a...
Urban sustainability projects in India have gained momentum by 2025. However, many initiatives privilege elites while marginalising the poor. Large-scale infrastructure and green projects often disrupt livelihoods and...
Biofuels remain central to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel reliance. Recently, demand for biofuels continues to surge, driven by transport sectors worldwide. However, the...
India’s shipping sector is at a very important moment as the world intensifies efforts to combat climate change. Maritime transport contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions....
Recent extreme weather events have brought into light the urgent climate challenges facing India and the world. Central Texas experienced catastrophic flooding in July 2025, killing 88 people...
