Iron and steel production currently contribute around 7-8% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, so decarbonising this sector is fundamental to reaching net zero and
Last year was the driest year for global rivers in 33 years, warns a new report coordinated by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). According to the State of Global Water Resources report, the past five years have seen below-normal conditions for river flows and reservoir inflows worldwide, increasing stress on global water supplies.
The annual report paints the big picture of the world’s water cycle, from extreme floods to extreme droughts, from rivers and reservoirs to glaciers and groundwater.
Access to civic amenities like parks is skewed even when they exist as per BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) bye-laws, finds a representative study of three Bengaluru wards. In the OpenCity Bengaluru Design Jam on BBMP, the Citizen Matters team analysed and debated the bylaws and zoning rules governing civic amenities, parks and open spaces in the city.
In the serene village of Sadhikhola in Surkhet district, two brothers, Chandra Bahadur GC and Tek Bahadur Gharti, are rewriting the narratives of farming in Karnali province, mid-western Nepal. Originally from Surkhet, they travelled to India where they were migrant workers for many years. Their journey from labourers in India to pioneering organic farmers in Nepal epitomises resilience, innovation, and a profound commitment to their homeland.
India’s agriculture, deeply tied to the monsoons and other natural phenomena, is one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and increasing occurrences of extreme weather events threaten food security, livelihoods, and the overall economy. Farmers, who form the backbone of the country’s agrarian society, are bearing the brunt of these changes.
This blog explores the challenges posed by climate change and strategies that can help Indian farmers build resilience.
Human, ecological and climate systems are deeply connected. Our jobs, health, and even cultural values all stem from our natural surroundings. As a result, climate change has emerged as the most significant challenge of our lifetime and is fast becoming the new paradigm for global development.
Governments, multilateral banks, and other major development actors have all stepped up financial commitments for climate change. However, many of these commitments still miss a key ingredient — a distinct focus on the poor and vulnerable.
