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Holistic Approach To Environmental Sustainability

“India is laying the foundation for a greener, more prosperous future that benefits both present and future generations,” writes Jerome Gnanaprakasam Global Head – Engineering, Projects, EHS & Sustainability. As a Country, progress in advancing environmental initiatives reflects a holistic approach that integrates economic development with environmental sustainability and social equity. As one of the […]

Glo-cal Environmental Action Needs Local Indigenous Discourses

“The environment is viewed as an interdependent system where people, forests, and land are closely linked. Respecting the environment involves using its resources wisely to ensure sustainability and regeneration Glo-cal Environmental Action needs local Indigenous discourses,” writes Neeraja Kudrimoti, Associate Director at Transform Rural India. “Amus and Beej Pandum” are very important festivals of the […]

World Environment Day: Bridging Environmental Sustainability And Economic Growth

In 2024, with the theme being ‘land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’, Saudi Arabia as the host will focus on three key trends; restoring land, halting desertification and building drought resilience Environmental degradation as defined by the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction is “the reduction of the capacity of the environment to meet […]

India’s Path To Innovating For A Greener Tomorrow

“India’s commitment to the Paris Agreement is another big step in this journey. Back in 2009, India set a goal to reduce its GDP emissions intensity by 20-25 per cent by 2020 from 2005 levels, and it managed to achieve a 24 per cent reduction,” writes Sindhu Srinivas, Head of Sustainability Engineering, SAP Labs India.  […]

Reviving Our Lands: The Role Of Renewable Energy In Preventing Desertification

“Changing climate patterns are pushing cities like Delhi to the brink of desertification, with temperatures soaring up to 50 degrees Celsius, causing severe heat stress, unprecedented water crises, and reliance on ad-hoc water tankers,” writes Shashank Sharma, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Sunsure Energy. According to the UNCCD’s (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification) report “Drought […]