India’s climate and energy discourse has entered a more mature phase, marked by a shifting intent from binding targets to inculcating a system readiness approach and embedding it into policy design. The outlining of India’s climate action strategies in the Economic Survey 2025-26 is notable because it repositions climate change as a structural economic variable…
As climate change intensifies pressures on land, water, and food systems, seaweed has emerged globally as a climate-resilient, nutrient-rich, and high-value bioresource. With global seaweed production tripling since 2000 to reach 32.4 million tonnes in 2020, valued at US$13.3 billion, the sector is increasingly viewed as a cornerstone of sustainable blue economy strategies. Asia dominates…
To advance Sustainable Development Goal 6 (clean water and sanitation) and ensure equitable access to safe drinking water, the Jal Jeevan Mission, India’s flagship rural water supply programme, has accelerated efforts to provide every household with an individual tap connection. Launched in 2019, with 17% of rural households having tap water, has now reached to…
CSIR laboratories in Lucknow have created pathways for the utilization of technology for startups to support the transformation of scientific research into applicable business and agricultural opportunities. This announce- ment was made through the CSIR Startup Conclave, which was hosted on September 14th and 15th, 2025 at the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow….
The fire came quietly. No warning. No announcement. Just flames climbing through young trees that had taken years to grow. On December 29, parts of Molai Kathoni 2.0, a newer extension of the forest created by Jadav Payeng, widely known as the Forest Man of India, were set ablaze by unidentified persons. Reports suggest that…
For years now, the lands of the mighty Himalayas have been silently crumbling beneath the weight of changing skies, relentless development, and the forgotten whispers of the earth. What once stood proud as ancient sentinels of serenity are now yielding to the chaos of cloudbursts, landslides, and human addition. The recent flash floods in Dharali…
The air pollution problem in Delhi has reappeared with startling ferocity. AQI levels are above 500+, prompting hospitals to report a substantial increase in breathing-related complaints, schools to close, and outdoor labor to cease. Everyday life is being disrupted by air pollution. It is no longer a seasonal issue. It is now a serious public…
The National Capital Territory’s pollution crisis is undeniable. Measures aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, whether by restricting vehicle age or improving fuel quality, are understandably attractive. India’s transition from Bharat Stage (BS) IV to BS VI engine standards, for example, has already yielded improvements in vehicular emissions. Similarly, ethanol blending in fuel is projected to…
Intense political, environmental, and public discussion has erupted throughout Rajasthan and beyond in response to the Supreme Court’s recent decision about the definition of the Aravalli hills. A technical definition with significant ecological and economic ramifications is at the centre of the dispute. What Did the Supreme Court Decide? A definition put out by the…
One of the most persistent environmental issues in South Asia is the air quality situation in Delhi. The toxicity of the air Delhi breathes is quite visible and everyday reality for millions of people in the National Capital Region (NCR). In actuality, Delhi’s air quality is persistently poor all year round. Despite the fact that…
