India a top performer on climate mitigation but more needs to be done: Report
The country needed to prioritise renewable energy in its post-COVID recovery plan, the report by non-profit Germanwatch said
AMR driven by manufacturing our next big challenge
Antibiotics production is an important yet often forgotten driver of antimicrobial resistance; an alliance of pioneers has decided to pave the …
Charging points for electric vehicles in EU far below what is needed, says report
Just four countries account for more than 75 per cent of all electric charging points in the EU
Every drop counts in these times of COVID-19
The most important lesson learnt during the current pandemic is that we need to ensure everybody has access to clean water
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
Climate Emergency CoP 25: What leaders will discuss at the meet
The four issues that world leaders are expected to discuss at the 12-day meet
That sinking feeling
Just like at Kyoto, the US and EU are ready to make back-room deals that leave out the concerns of the South. Its time for the G77 to speak up
Letter to the Prime Minister, India
India’s position at the forthcoming conference of parties of the Framework Convention on Climate Change
'We are in the warmest five-year period ever'
According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2015-19 has recorded a 0.2°C increase over 2011-15
Countries must up climate ambitions to achieve Paris commitments: Experts
The world is paced for a 3°C rise, according to the current nationally determined contributions
G7 governments are boosting inequality: Oxfam
If current trends in economic growth and inequality remain unchanged, around 550 million people will be under extreme poverty in 2030
Before Trump eyed Greenland: Here’s what happened last time US bought a large chunk of Arctic
The US purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. It is today, one of the richest states with abundance of natural resources, such as petroleum, gold …
Is the world ready to meet the SDG target on sanitation?
A closer look at the report by UNICEF and WHO tells you that this certainly not the case
India must spend 10% of its GDP to meet SDGs by 2030: Report
UNESCAP report flags concern regarding India’s rising non-performing assets, which can potentially derail the country’s efforts …
How recycled water could revolutionise sustainable development
Collecting and exploiting waste water is both technically feasible and financially justifiable
The rise and rise of the fast food industry
Portion size to calorie intake, study sheds light on how fast food is causing various lifestyle diseases
Scientists convert CO2 to solar fuel with artificial photosynthesis
Similar to plants’ photosynthesis, the technology can serve dual purpose of reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide and generating electricity …
Paris Agreement comes into force; first meeting of governing body may not happen
One of the talking points during this year’s COP could be the financial mechanism at play for climate change action
Changes in pattern of water releases from dams can help restore aquatic diversity
A new study shows how dams can be strategically operated to restore lost ecological functions
800 million affected by desertification: UN secretary-general
Over the next 25 years, land degradation could reduce global food productivity by as much as 12 per cent, the UN chief said on World Day to …
Centre proposes amendments to Shipbreaking Code 2013 for safe recycling
Toxic ships entering Indian waters expose vulnerabilities in country’s maritime and environmental security
'UN must take urgent climate action for Tibet'
Tibetans hold climate march in Delhi to raise awareness about unchecked mining and dams in Tibet which are resulting in ecological devastation of …
Green innovation steals the show at SEED Awards
An Indian enterprise and 27 African ventures win prize for sustainable business models empowering communities
Getting close and personal
The war on cancer intensifies as scientists try to tailor treatment according to a patient's genetic make-up
2014 is International Year of Family Farming
Smallholder farming which is the predominant form of agriculture in the food production sector faces various challenges at governance and …