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 year 2025 marked moment for Himalayan literature and conservation. Stephen Alter, a renowned writer and naturalist, received the inaugural Radisson Himalayan Echoes Nature Prize. His work places...
The Assam tea industry, vital to India’s economy and millions of workers, is grappling with severe climate disruptions. Changing weather patterns have altered traditional growing conditions. Rising temperatures,...
Road dust is a major source of particulate pollution in India’s urban areas. With the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targeting a 40% reduction in PM₁₀ by 2025-26,...
Sanitation remains a critical issue for India in 2025 despite impressive economic growth. The country is poised to become the third-largest economy, yet struggles with cleanliness and hygiene....
Air pollution in India remains a persistent and severe health hazard in 2025. Despite growing awareness and technological advances, pollution control struggles due to overlapping environmental and health...
The year 2025 marks milestone in the global recognition of traditional medicine. With the upcoming Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi, the world is...
The COP30 climate summit held in Brazil in 2025 concluded with a consensus called the Mutirão agreement. Countries agreed to prioritise adaptation to climate change over immediate fossil...
India’s pollution crisis in 2025 remains complex. Traditional sources like festival firecrackers and stubble burning continue to worsen air quality. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EVs), seen as a green...
The air quality in Delhi has reached alarming levels in 2025. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has deteriorated from the ‘very poor’ to the ‘severe’ category. Such pollution...
Freshwater scarcity is an escalating global challenge as the world’s population nears 10 billion by 2050. Despite freshwater accounting for just 2.57 per cent of Earth’s water, humanity...
