Disaster mitigation involves strategies to reduce the impact of natural disasters. It includes preparedness, response, recovery, and risk reduction measures. Effective planning can save lives and property. Governments and communities play vital roles. Education and awareness are crucial. Investment in infrastructure is necessary. Collaboration among various sectors enhances resilience. Understanding local vulnerabilities is key to effective mitigation efforts.
The World Economic Forum’s UpLink initiative has released its Annual Impact Report for 2025. This report focuses on the contributions of early-stage innovators towards sustainability solutions. These ventures...
In recent years, India has witnessed a concerning trend of rising temperatures and extreme weather events. February 2025 marked shift with the arrival of heatwaves earlier than usual....
Indore has launched India's first public-private partnership (PPP) model green waste processing plant. This initiative is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. It aims to transform urban waste...
Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of India is reviewing a draft of the National Wildlife Health Policy (NWHP). This policy aims to enhance wildlife disease...
India's megacities faced air pollution crisis during the winter of 2024-25. Despite varying climates, cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru recorded alarming pollution spikes. The...
Nearly 170 member states and the European Union convened in Jamaica for critical negotiations on deep-sea mining. This meeting marked the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority...
As India braces for another intense summer, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is set to implement 300 additional Heat Action Plans (HAPs) across cities. These plans come...
The building and construction sector's emissions remained unchanged in 2024, marking milestone since 2020. This development was reported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global...
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted biodiversity monitoring worldwide. A study published in March 2025 revealed that lockdown measures resulted in a notable decline in species occurrence records, particularly in...
Lithium has emerged as a critical resource in various sectors, particularly energy storage and medicine. Recent initiatives, such as the Indo-U.S. partnership, aim to enhance lithium recovery and...
