Dec 23, 2022Landmark GBF to Reverse Biodiversity Loss!The much anticipated ‘Paris Moment for Biodiversity’ arrived on the last day of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal with the signing of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). The GBF lays down 4 global goals and 23 targets to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, besides other measures…Biodiversity3 min readBiodiversity3 min read
Nov 30, 2022High on Solidarity, Low on Ambition: COP27 OutcomesThe United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) ended last week with a historic decision to establish a “Loss and Damage Funding” mechanism, but failed to formally raise emission reduction targets. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 …Cop 273 min readCop 273 min read
Nov 14, 2022Carbon Pricing & Climate IncomeThe worst affected communities at the frontlines of climate change are often the least responsible for carbon emissions. Yet extreme weather events are taking thousands of lives, devastating livelihoods and properties and wiping out dreams and aspirations of millions with the least resources. …Climateactionnow3 min readClimateactionnow3 min read
Nov 7, 2022COP27: Watershed Moment for Climate ActionAs the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) begins, expectations get higher, and with the contentious issues of loss and damage lingering on, climate finance, again, is likely to be the central theme at Sharm el-Sheikh. …Cop 273 min readCop 273 min read
Aug 31, 2022Tale of Assam Floods Speaks of Deep Scars of Trauma & SufferingsThe deluge in Assam not a new occurrence as it takes place every year. Assam, an integral part of Northeaster India’s “Seven Sister States” shares common border with Bangladesh and Bhutan, and has influence of diverse cultures and ethnicities. It is also connected to Nepal, China and Burma via West…Floods6 min readFloods6 min read
Aug 1, 2022SDG Report 2022: Climate Action, One of the Two ‘Green’ Areas for IndiaFor the second year in a row, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not showing any progress. …Sustainability4 min readSustainability4 min read
Jul 1, 2022Save Oceans, Protect our FutureAlthough oceans appear limitless, they are not immune to the damage that we cause to them. Every year, tons of waste get dumped in the ocean affecting the quality of the ecosystem and lives of aquatic animals. They are critical to our existence and contribute to balancing nature’s cycles. Keeping…Ocean Conservation4 min readOcean Conservation4 min read
Jun 22, 2022Key Takeaways From Stockholm+50The two-day “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all — our responsibility, our opportunity” was convened by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate 50 years of UN Conference on the Human Environment (in 1972). …Sustainability3 min readSustainability3 min read
Jun 2, 2022Cycle 2 Work for a Healthier, Eco-friendly & Happier LifestyleWith a rapid increase in the urbanization, it is expected that more than 60 percent of the population in India will be living in the cities by 2050. Given the reduced quality of city life and exposure to natural environment, it has become imperative to address some of the critical…Cycling5 min readCycling5 min read
May 21, 2022Challenges to “Building a Shared Future for All Life”The slogan for International Day for Biological Diversity, “Building a Shared Future for all Life” aims to highlight the importance of biodiversity for many of the challenges to achieve sustainable development. The underlying message is that ecosystem-based approaches and nature-based solutions are the key to address climate change, health issues…Biodiversity6 min readBiodiversity6 min read