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.
India’s wind energy sector expanded rapidly in early 2025. The country added about 3.5 GW of wind capacity, an 82% increase from the previous year. This raised the...
Mangroves have gained renewed attention in 2025 for their crucial role in protecting coastlines and supporting economies amid rising climate threats. Despite their importance, these ecosystems have often...
Gujarat produces nearly 75% of India’s salt, with the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) contributing about one-third. The salt harvesting community, known as the Agariyas, faces increasing threats...
India made stride in wetlands conservation at the 15th Ramsar Conference of Parties (CoP15) held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in July 2025. The country introduced and successfully secured...
Recent studies reveal that human activities are the main cause of increasing heat waves in Africa. Rising greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, urbanisation, and land-use changes have intensified heat...
Gas flaring emissions reached critical levels in 2024. The World Bank’s latest report reveals a total of 389 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO₂e) emitted worldwide. This...
The year 2023 witnessed marine heat waves (MHWs) of unmatched scale and intensity. Covering 96% of the global ocean surface, these events lasted four times longer than usual....
The termination of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programme in 2025 has sparked a major legal challenge. A coalition of 20 US states filed a lawsuit...
Recent studies reveal Afro-descendant communities in Latin America manage lands with lower deforestation rates. Their ancestral knowledge-based practices protect biodiversity and store vast amounts of carbon. Despite their...
The United Nations released a policy brief in July 2025 denoting the serious health effects caused by land degradation and drought. The document connects environmental damage to a...
