India slipping on way to meeting UN-mandated SDGs: CSE-DTE
Country facing challenges in 11 of the 17 SDGs; states’ individual performances ranked as well
Extreme weather events continue to hamper access to potable water, sanitation; urgent action needed: WHO
The world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal on water and sanitation for all by 2030
Graduates in forest education ill-equipped to handle sector’s emerging demands: Report
African forest education needs transformation as it is currently based on traditional European education, which focuses more on industrial wood …
Bengaluru floods: City’s stormwater drains are not good enough & government has known it for long
Karnataka state action plan on climate change suggested a better run off model and revised design guidelines for stormwater drains to prevent …
Africa Protected Areas Congress calls for special aid for those affected by human-wildlife conflicts
Protected areas must be considered by Africa as the first option for climate adaptation and mitigation and must be reflected in the country’…
UNEA: Uruguay, Costa Rica back formation of science-policy panel to manage chemicals, waste
The proposed panel on chemicals and waste, is expected to fill the gap between science and policy
Natural wealth of the nations
Wealth is increasing in the world but will not be sustainable in countries that have degraded their natural environment or capital: World …
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
The report emphasised on the role of youth as agents of change in food systems
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
Current financing inadequate for universal water, sanitation coverage: UN report
Ignoring climate risks and failing to increase water investments would threaten chances of meeting this target, it said
UNCCD COP14: Reclaiming degraded land can help achieve SDGs
This restoration can potentially reduce poverty and inequality, the two significant goals set by the United Nations
COVID-19: Link between migrants, development goals becomes more clear
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic effects the unorganised work force the most: Research work, policy measures needed to quantify …
Only 6 states in India have 45 HCWs per 10,000 population, says Niti SDG index
Some 71.3% households don’t have a single person covered under health insurance or a scheme
Road to 2030: Why sand & dust storms pose challenge to achieving multiple SDGs
Halfway to 2030, the situation is dire since the world is not on track and the progress on key goals, especially SDG 13 (on climate action), has …
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 …
UNCTAD awards investment panels of Costa Rica, Korea, the Netherlands for boosting healthcare
The investment promotion agencies were recognised for promoting new investment in health infrastructure, helping manufacture medical devices, …
United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts
More than 90 heads of states and governments submitted their national strategies, commitments to strengthening food systems at the Summit &…
Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
If rising carbon dioxide levels are not controlled, the global goal to end hunger and achieve food security will be severely affected, according …
Great Green Wall: How funding can help Sahel fight desertification again
Great Green Wall project on a slow track due to funds crunch; President of France Emmanuel Macron announces $14 billion to scale up work
Coming up: New set of targets to protect the natural world
This year, the Convention on Biological Diversity is set to identify a new ‘Global Biodiversity Framework’ of targets for the coming …
How India remains poor: As many as 22 states have become poorer
Latest NITI Aayog counts no state as ‘achiever’; overall performance of most ‘performing’, ‘laggard’ states …
Climate change can trip small island states enroute SDGs: UN
These nations emit just a per cent to total greenhouse gas, but are most vulnerable to climate change
Health must be fast-tracked for 2030
The world needs more and better skilled health workers to attain the SDG targets and continue to foster global health beyond 2030
Road to 2030: World, especially Africa, won’t achieve access to clean water, sanitation goal, says UN
Sub-Saharan Africa region lags most & will need 20-21 fold increase in current rates of progress
Safety from numbers: Tourism in the Himalayas is not uniform; its impacts though are detrimental
Over-exploitation of some Himalayan towns due to huge influx of people and vehicles can be dealt with by developing more tourist spots and …