Sustainable farming systems of Bangladesh, Japan globally recognised
The sites include Bangladesh’s floating gardens and three areas in Japan
Climate change affects poor the most, says FAO chief
José Graziano Da Silva calls for a safer, fairer and more inclusive world
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.
Different colours of green
How media has shaped people's understanding of environment
Tree-fellers turn forest guardians in Bangladesh
Rajasthan village goes beyond caste, fights for water resources
COP28 should shine a spotlight on corporate environmental responsibility
Public, private and social sectors need to come together in the climate fight
UN report warns of effects of urban expansion on biodiversity
Urban areas set to triple by 2030; population to touch 4.9 billion
New UN report gives recommendations to improve human development in Asia-Pacific
Proposes green growth approach, among others
Green tidings from Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Scotland aims to recycle 80 per cent waste produced during the event
High yields in Andhra's pesticide-free village
Bureaucracy restricts potential of Orissa's pani panchayats
UN reports fall in development assistance from donor countries
Decline in aid will affect efforts to reach Millennium Development Goals by 2015
New GRI Biodiversity Standard demands reporting of drivers of biodiversity loss, impact on Indigenous Peoples
The new standards will come into effect from January 2026
What role will tech play in sustainability for businesses
From sustainable energy sources to adopting alternative resources, it can help adopt economic, environmental practices
Step to accountability? Revised draft of standards for firms to self-report environmental impact approved
Decided standards will allow organisations to publicly disclose their major impacts on biodiversity and its management
The Green Climate Fund must be a champion for real sustainability
Its niche has to be true sustainability — the ability to generate climate-conscious and socially beneficial results in regions …
Half the national curricula worldwide don’t mention climate change, most teachers unsure of explaining subject: UNESCO
Thirty six per cent of the respondents did not include environmental themes in any teachers' training
Sustainable transportation improves quality of life
According to experts, more needs to be done, including mobilising trillions of dollars in investments, to bring about sustainable transportation
Cities take the lead by setting emission reduction targets
Cities are responsible for a large chunk of greenhouse gas emissions due to concentration of economic activity
Gold mining is one of the world’s most destructive and unnecessary industries — here’s how to end it
Around 7% of the gold purchased globally each year is used for industry, technology or medicine
'High GDP states have grown at the cost of the environment'
North-eastern states and Himachal Pradesh score high on environmental sustainability index, says report by Chennai non-profit
Cacao tree originated 10 million years ago: scientists
Early evolutionary origin of the species is good news as it suggests that cacao has had enough time to diversify genetically
Women, children victims of obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean
In more than 20 countries the rate of female obesity is 10 percentage points higher than that of men
Integrated farming can fight climate change
Making agriculture climate smart through integrated approach is also an ideal solution to ensure the food security of the ever-increasing global …