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.
The 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission report marks the critical role of food systems in global environmental crises. It shows that food production drives five of six breached planetary boundaries...
Recent years have seen persistent air pollution in India’s major cities, especially during winter months. Despite awareness, air quality remains dangerously poor. Health impacts are severe, reducing life...
Air pollution remains a critical challenge in India, especially in major urban centres. The problem worsens every year during the post-monsoon and winter months. Despite clear laws and...
India’s renewed focus on forest restoration has gained momentum with the revised Green India Mission (GIM) blueprint of 2025. The mission aims to restore 25 million hectares of...
India faces international scrutiny over the import of endangered species. A recent verification mission by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora...
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to prioritise the implementation of existing climate agreements. Unlike previous...
Delhi conducted cloud seeding trials with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) after nearly 50 years. The aim was to induce rainfall to reduce severe smog and...
Climate change remains a critical global challenge in 2025. Rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels from human activities have accelerated global warming. Carbon sequestration has gained importance as a...
The sixth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2025 invites reflection on its impact and the lessons ignored. Despite millions of deaths and widespread disruption, many societies...
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) took place in October 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was one of the largest global climate gatherings with nearly 56,000...
