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…
From the periphery of mapping and surveying, spatial technology has made a significant transition into the mainstream. It has transitioned into industrial decision-making, governance and economic planning. Geospatial technologies are becoming a fundamental infrastructure layer supporting everything from urban planning to climate resilience. This industry’s explosive growth portends both unheard-of opportunity and difficult governance issues….
The green economy is positioned at the centre of long-term economic development in India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. It comes as a strategic frontier at par with sunrise sectors like fintech, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and AI data centers. According to the CEEW’s latest report India’s green economy has the potential to generate USD 1.1 trillion (INR…
The conclusion of COP30 in Belém marks a decisive moment for India’s rural development sector. For the first time, global climate negotiations placed local resilience, nature-based livelihoods and community-led adaptation at the centre of the climate transition narrative. This shift creates both an opportunity and a responsibility for NGOs in India, particularly those working with…
Every year on November 21, World Fisheries Day provides a significant opportunity to consider the social, ecological, and economic importance of both inland and marine fisheries. The day highlights the world’s commitment to sustainable fishing methods and the protection of the rights of fishing communities. More than 30 million people rely on the fishing industry…
The ocean is neither boundless nor tranquil; for India as a country with 7,500+ km coastline and a 2.02 million km² Exclusive Economic Zone, it is at once a source of food, livelihoods and minerals, and a front line for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals. Linking SDG 14 (Life Below Water) to India’s policy options…
Photo Credit: Paresh Kumar Clear Cut Climate DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 03, 2025 01:13 ISTWritten By: Paresh Kumar WASHINGTON, D.C: Billions lack safe toilets. Floods and droughts wreck what’s left. Climate change turns a basic need into a deadly trap. A new World Bank report sounds the alarm. It’s time to rethink sanitation. Or watch cities drown…
