New treaty to protect the world’s oceans may hurt vulnerable African fisheries

The treaty needs clear regulations; subsidies for distant water vessels can encourage overexploitation of vulnerable species.

One-third of global business leaders don’t believe in integrating SDGs: UN study

Lack of knowledge and global economic slowdown major reasons behind this hesitance, found the UN Global Compact-Accenture Strategy CEO Study on …

Yes, humans are depleting Earth's resources, but 'footprint' estimates don't tell the full story

Although Earth Overshoot Day is a compelling concept, the methodology used to calculate it and the ecological footprint on which it is based is …

FIFA ups its sustainability game

The governing body of world football updates its sustainability policy for the world cup by including changing certain norms for green stadiums, …

Here are the seven challenges that will shape our 2020s

Plastic pollution, migration, nationalism and three other critical issues require immediate attention from world leaders for the next decade to …

Report bats for inclusion of insects as part of sustainable diet in future

The general attitude towards consumption of insects by humans is negative as insects are perceived as unclean and vectors of diseases

Over 100 cities pledge to make food systems sustainable in urban areas

Urban centres will be key actors in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, including eradication of hunger by 2030:FAO chief

Rural water and sanitation needs to prioritise sustainability

Prioritising drinking water source sustainability, mix-up of nutrient cycle and reuse of treated biosolids & wastewater …

Is urbanising rural Odisha sustainable and resilient?

Infrastructure development is necessary and urbanisation is a choice, but not at the cost of sustainability of rural areas

Why a tux, rent a wardrobe: The Gen Z play at making fashion sustainable

Those born between 1997 and 2002 are more concerned about perils of waste, environmental damage and overconsumption in fashion industry, finds …

Food, fuel, fashion, flying: Steps towards sustainability post-COVID-19

Let’s not shy away from demanding for the world what we desire for ourselves and our future generations

BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26

BRSR is a standardised reporting format that will give a baseline to draw comparison between environmental, social and governance goals …

West Africa’s falling fish stocks: Illegal Chinese trawlers, climate change and artisanal fishing fleets to blame

Current west African coastal fishing crisis in the Gulf of Guinea is complex because it has multiple and reinforcing origins

India’s G20 Presidency: It’s an opportunity to set the agenda on crucial challenges of our time

New Delhi’s presidency could prove instrumental in steering policy towards climate action, sustainable growth, energy security and a host …

New Battery Waste Management Rules make producers accountable for recycling

But they need to be more holistic in design to enable sustainability standards 

Different colours of green

How media has shaped people's understanding of environment

An Act to commodify water

Meghalaya's draft water Act water omits conservation and management from the sustainability point of view

Tree-fellers turn forest guardians in Bangladesh

How to replace chemical fertilisers with organic & bio-fertilisers 

Organic and bio-fertilisers should also be made suitable for application through micro-irrigation methods

Rajasthan village goes beyond caste, fights for water resources

High standards for high-risk projects

We need to vigorously defend our remaining rivers from over-damming and strengthen the laws and standards that protect them

COP28 should shine a spotlight on corporate environmental responsibility 

Public, private and social sectors need to come together in the climate fight

New UN report gives recommendations to improve human development in Asia-Pacific

Proposes green growth approach, among others

UN report warns of effects of urban expansion on biodiversity

Urban areas set to triple by 2030; population to touch 4.9 billion

Green tidings from Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Scotland aims to recycle 80 per cent waste produced during the event