sustainability

The pan-India ban on certain single-use plastics will face many implementation challenges, especially in the Himalayan region.

Koyel Mandal, Chief of Programmes at Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, on India's climate change landscape, the role of civil society organisations, and the path to net-zero.

Climate change is forcibly displacing millions of people worldwide. Can India adopt more inclusive policies that look out for climate refugees and safeguard already vulnerable communities in the country?

If they have a product for which there is a demand and that does not require repeated infusions of large amounts of capital, nonprofit organisations can be sustainable for decades, if not centuries.

A primer on what the energy transition means for India, and the various steps the government, industry, and citizens must take to make it happen.

A glimpse into the Ghazipur landfill where hundreds of informal workers segregate, recycle, and circulate waste back into the economy.

At COP 26, India pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. However, its coal expansion plans and lack of investment in renewable energy sources tell a different story. What will it take for India to quit coal?

For sustainability science to offer relevant solutions, research models must move closer to practice and address questions that emerge from the community, instead of academia alone.

A day in the life of a krishi mitra (farmer’s friend), who works with farmers to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture in Nayagarh, Odisha.

Climate tech start-ups play a crucial role in combating climate change. Here’s how we can strengthen the ecosystem in India.