India's ambitious green transition, while promoting growth and climate action, is inadvertently exacerbating gender inequalities, according to new findings. The report highlights impacts on women's access to resources and education.
For decades, manufacturing has largely followed a linear model: take, make, and dispose. However, rising resource costs, environmental concerns, and evolving regulations are driving businesses toward a more circular approach. A circular economy aims to keep materials, products, and resources…
𝗗𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 Yes, you heard it right! World Environment Day is often marked by large-scale tree plantation drives. But in most parts of India, 5 June falls during peak summer, when high temperatures, dry…
Producer organizations are being encouraged to move beyond mere compliance and actively incorporate human rights considerations alongside environmental due diligence. This integrated approach is seen as crucial for sustainable practices and responsible operations.
Pulses play a crucial role in global food security and offer significant environmental benefits. Their cultivation enhances soil fertility and reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers.
Transforming Africa's agricultural sector, which sustains most households, requires more than scientific advancements. Research's true potential is unlocked by crucial investments, infrastructure, markets, credit, extension services, and well-defined public policies.
A recent study indicates that 98% of environmental commitments made by major meat and dairy companies are potentially greenwashing. These companies often claim to address deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, issues significantly driven by their industry.
A new report indicates that climate action by Indian banks is not meeting expectations, with regulatory pressures appearing to be a stronger driver than proactive strategy.
India is prioritizing the development of data centres, with a significant project underway in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This expansion, however, is drawing attention to potential challenges related to water and energy consumption.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports that a worsening debt crisis in developing nations is intensifying gender inequality. Women are experiencing significant job losses, reduced incomes, and deteriorating health as public funds are redirected from essential services to debt repayment.