Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
Paddy harvesting in Punjab has accelerated in 2025, accompanied by notable incidents of stubble burning. Despite a severe flood earlier in the year reducing the total burnt area,...
As the 2025 Conference of the Parties (COP30) approaches in Belém, Brazil, global climate leadership faces uncertainty. Major Western nations show reluctance to lead, while India is poised...
The monsoon of 2025 brought severe flooding to many Indian cities. Metropolitan areas like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru faced unprecedented waterlogging. These floods exposed the deep vulnerabilities...
Small farmers from marginalised communities in India are pioneering natural farming methods. These methods increase food production on small farms while reducing costs and protecting the environment. Farmers...
COP30 convened in Belém, Brazil, in 2025. It was the first climate summit held in the Amazon, symbolising the urgency of the climate crisis and the potential for...
The global push for sustainable development in 2025 marks the urgent need to balance economic growth with environmental protection. Traditional growth models have exceeded planetary limits, making it...
Recent devastating floods, landslides, and cloudbursts in India’s northern Himalayan States have raised alarm among scientists and environmentalists. They warn that unchecked development and climate change are worsening...
South Asia faces an urgent crisis as climate change increasingly threatens its food security. The region, home to a large proportion of small-scale farmers, is experiencing unpredictable weather...
The India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) has gained fresh momentum in 2025. This follows the visit of Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, to Delhi....
Recent studies along the Goan coast reveal alarming microplastic contamination in marine fish. Scientists from the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research...
