Conserving Biodiversity- From Agreement to Action
The recent observation of International Biodiversity Day in May is yet another reminder of the crucial role of biodiversity in ensuring our future exi…
Environment & Ecology
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism- Purpose, Working & Criticisms
From October, EU is to commence its ambitious and controversial CBAM regime. While the intentions behind the move may be appreciable, several countrie…
Rodent Management- Can EBRM Provide a Solution?
In the recent months, the UN has been repeatedly raising alarms about the food crises affecting several parts of the world. In a time when food securi…
Water Body Census- Background, Highlights & Significance
The Jal Shakti Ministry released India’s 1st water body census, covering reservoirs of the precious resource in both- urban and rural areas. This re…
Niyamgiri Movement- Importance of the FPIC Concept
2023 marks 10 years since the historic Niyamgiri Referendum in which the tribal people of southern Odisha gave a resounding no to a bauxite mining pro…
Maharashtra Heatstroke Incident- Issue of Heatstroke Deaths in India
Some 13 people died due to heatstroke in Maharashtra at an open air event, at a time when the region wasn’t even experiencing heatwave. This brings …
Fukushima Wastewater Issue- Measures, Concerns & Alternatives
This year, over a million tonnes of wastewater from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant is set to be released into the Pacific Ocean. However, the…
UN Water Conference- Background, Significance & Challenges
The UN Water Conference 2023 kicked off in New York, nearly 5 decades after the 1st edition was organized in Argentina. The gathering has potential to…
EU Green Deal Plan
The European Union (EU) has introduced the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) and the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) under its Green Deal Industrial Plan.…
