Sustainable development focuses on meeting present needs without compromising future generations. It integrates economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection. This approach promotes responsible resource use. It encourages renewable energy and conservation efforts. Sustainable development aims for a balanced relationship between humanity and nature. It is essential for long-term prosperity and ecological health. Communities must work together to achieve these goals.
India’s wind energy sector expanded rapidly in early 2025. The country added about 3.5 GW of wind capacity, an 82% increase from the previous year. This raised the...
Gujarat produces nearly 75% of India’s salt, with the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) contributing about one-third. The salt harvesting community, known as the Agariyas, faces increasing threats...
Flooding remains one of the most severe hazards worldwide. Recent studies reveal over 2.3 billion people face flood exposure annually. India alone has more than 600 million at...
India made stride in wetlands conservation at the 15th Ramsar Conference of Parties (CoP15) held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in July 2025. The country introduced and successfully secured...
Recent studies reveal that human activities are the main cause of increasing heat waves in Africa. Rising greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, urbanisation, and land-use changes have intensified heat...
The World Health Organization (WHO) introduced a new series of Science and Policy Summaries (SPS) in 2025. This initiative supports global efforts to reduce air pollution and its...
The Government of India has recently established the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to address major disasters with national impact. This move follows severe monsoon-induced floods and landslides...
Lantana camara, an invasive alien plant species, continues to spread rapidly in Himachal Pradesh’s forests. Covering over 3,25,000 hectares, it poses a serious threat to native biodiversity. Despite...
The Arctic, particularly the Svalbard archipelago, is undergoing a rapid and unprecedented transformation in its winter climate. February 2025 recorded temperatures far above historical averages, with frequent above-freezing...
Recent studies have brought into light a worrying decline in many bird species across India. The State of India’s Birds 2023 report, compiled by top research and conservation...
