The Biodiversity Credit Market (BCM) is a global effort to incentivize the conservation and restoration of biodiversity that emerged as a pioneering initiative. Its concept came into existence when around 200 nations endorsed the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework in December 2022. With growing global awareness of biodiversity loss, BCM represents a unique opportunity to engage […]

The world has experienced a surge in environmental disasters, many of which are attributed to human activities. These events have caused significant loss of life and property, posing severe challenges to global sustainability efforts. India has also faced a rise in such disasters, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive environmental strategies. 2023 was recorded as

As urban populations swell and environmental concerns intensify, the quest for sustainable and affordable transportation solutions has become paramount. Globally, the transportation sector accounts for approximately 16% of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), underscoring the need for greener mobility options. In India, the government’s commitment to sustainable transport is evident through initiatives promoting electric vehicles (EVs)

Plastic pollution is a global crisis, where humanity expects to consume over 500 million tonnes of plastic in 2024 alone, with a large share quickly becoming 400 million tonnes of waste. To address this burgeoning concern, the UN Environment Programme has made efforts to establish a legally binding treaty in its fifth session of the

The climate crisis induced by global warming is threatening ecosystems, economies, and livelihoods globally and needs urgent action to make Earth a livable planet for future generations. Global warming and climate change are two sides of the same coin, with one driving the other. Global warming refers to the steady increase in Earth’s average surface

The global rise of veganism has created a perception of plant-based products as environmentally and ethically superior. However, the phenomenon of greenwashing—misleading claims about sustainability—has also infiltrated the vegan market, raising ethical concerns. In both global and Indian contexts, this issue highlights the complexities of ethical consumerism. The global vegan food market is witnessing rapid

Excessive production, consumption, and inadequate plastic disposal is a global environmental crisis. For this, renewable plastics are emerging as a transformative solution that can tackle the burgeoning plastic pollution. But balancing its cost-efficiency and sustainability measures will be a game changer. India, where approximately 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated annually, this innovation

Rapid Urbanization is a defining feature of modern global development that drives economic opportunities, industrialization, and demographic transitions. But to counter its negative impacts, high-performance buildings (HPBs) represent a transformative solution that can tackle the environmental and infrastructural challenges of rapid urbanization. As urban centers expand, there is a pressing need to construct buildings that

As India strives toward the vision of a self-reliant and developed nation, with the vision of “Viksit Bharat,” the agriculture sector holds a pivotal role in transforming this dream into reality. Advanced biotechnology is emerging as a catalyst in the agri-food industry, driving innovation and boosting productivity, resilience, and sustainability. With a robust agricultural heritage,

Fast fashion is trending and thus it has evolved a new business model over time that focuses on the rapid production of inexpensive, designer clothing. Various recognized brands exemplify this model, allowing consumers to stay updated with the latest trends at a fraction of the cost of high-end fashion. While fast fashion has democratized fashion