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.
Haryana officially notified its definition of "forest" following Supreme Court instructions. This move aims to clarify forest boundaries for legal and environmental governance. However, the definition has sparked...
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...
The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Belem, Brazil, in November...
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...
The 2025 Uttarakhand tragedy at Dharali village has once again brought into light the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to natural disasters. Located at an altitude of 2550...
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...
