Revolutionizing the World of Yachting - GOIOT Becomes Technology Partner of the MODX 70 Catamaran Series

The new MODX-catamaran brand, created by Océan Développement, is honoured to welcome GOIOT as the official technology supplier of the new MODX 70 catamaran series. Arnaud Leblais, Managing Director of GOIOT Systems, tells us about the common vision that drives the collaboration.

Potters in Delhi - A Survival Issue and a Way Out

Potters shape soft clay either by pinching it with their fingers or turning it on a wheel while pulling and squeezing the moving clay. Sarita Brara says that today the potters who have been making these clay objects for generations face a number of difficulties putting a question mark on their survival. Clay used by the potters that was easily available in the villages, has become expensive today and so also its transportation. Read on to know more...

Traffic Pollution Impairs Brain Function - Even Brief Exposure has Rapid Impacts

A new study has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours. The study was the first to show in a controlled experiment using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that exposure to diesel exhaust disrupts the ability of different areas of the human brain to interact and communicate with each other. This first-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain.

Cities as Global Actors - Enhancing Urban Leadership at G20

When countries negotiate climate action at high profile international forums, local perspectives and leadership largely remain on the sidelines. In this article, Rhea Srivastava says that with the UN estimating that by 2050, 75 per cent of the world's population will be living in urban areas, the interplay between the local and global will get more complex, and the global influence of local leadership and governance will only grow.

Space Dust As Earth's Sun Shield

On a cold winter day, the warmth of the sun is welcome. Yet, as humanity emits more and more greenhouse gases, the Earth’s atmosphere traps more and more of the sun’s energy and steadily increases the Earth’s temperature. One strategy for reversing this trend is to intercept a fraction of sunlight before it reaches our planet. For decades, scientists have considered using screens, objects or dust particles to block just enough of the sun’s radiation—between 1 or 2 per cent—to mitigate the effects of global warming.

River Cruises in India Time to Strike a Fine Balance

In this article, Anita Khuller says river cruises in India could threaten endangered Ganges dolphin. River cruises could have substantial adverse effects on the riverine ecosystem in future. As long as the Ganga river system is healthy, the dolphin will survive. But over the past several decades, there has been a thin line separating development and conservation. Read on to know more...

BaaS (Batteries as a Service)

The electrification of Indian mobility is happening at a remarkable pace—the India Energy Storage Alliance IESA) projects that the electric vehicle EV) market in India is expected to achieve a CAGR of 49 per cent in the 2021-2030 period. But these projections could remain just on paper if policymakers do not actively take steps to overcome the roadblocks on the electric highways. In this article, Dhruv Verma says that if executed well, battery swapping can be the greatest impetus to EV adoption, benefitting manufactures, consumers, and the environment.

A Peek into Pench A Travelogue

This article by Harshad Sambamurthy has been written in the form of a travelogue on Pench. Colloquially referred to as‘Mowgli-land’ Pench is named after the river that flows through it. It is India’s only tiger reserve that stretches across two states Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra). Read on to know more...

Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change A Training Programme by Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

WOTR is organizing a 4-day Training on Climate Resilient Agriculture CRA) Practices for Ecosystem-based Adaptation EbA) in Semi-Arid Regions wherein participants will be equipped with a deep understanding of organic fertilizers and biopesticides, as well as integrated pest management IPM), integrated nutrient management INM), and system of crop intensification SCI) techniques for sustainable agriculture.

Rising Air Pollution in Delhi The Potential Solutions

In this article, Suyash Gupta tries to find answer to the question that what Delhi can really do to moderate and reduce the rising air pollution levels!

Water Conservation in Rural India Adopting Nature-Based Solution with a Sustainable Approach

In this article, Niharika Singh and Amit Kumar Thakur highlight that when issues such as water scarcity, less agricultural yield, decline in groundwater levels, etc., are highlighted in the communities, Corporate Social Responsibility CSR) projects can be designed on the need and demand basis. With this vision, several different CSR initiatives are being implemented on-ground after identifying the possible interventions on need-basis. One such intervention can be rejuvenating the water bodies accounting many advantages and benefitting the rural communities.

Tackling Long COVID With Strategic Management

In this article, Gajanan Khergamker says that a range of long COVID-19 symptoms were detected in humans across borders following the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic. The data on long COVID is still evolving, and more research is needed to fully understand its prevalence and impact. However, it is estimated that a significant proportion of individuals who have had COVID-19 may experience ongoing symptoms for weeks or even months after initial recovery from acute illness.

Mainstreaming Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure For Long Lasting Impacts

In this article, Manisha Jain and Dr Kriti Akansha highlight that it is necessary to support long-term thinking, transformation, flexibility and innovation while taking the associated climate risks into consideration to attain climate resilience. There is a need for a robust framework that ensures climate policies are integrated into all sectors and that planning, implementation, and evaluation are strictly followed.

Solar Radiation Modification Potential to Offset Warming and Ameliorate Climate Hazards

The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative C2G) is a foundation-funded initiative of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. C2G seeks to catalyse the creation of effective governance for climate-altering technologies, in particular for solar radiation modification. Here, we are in conversation with Janos Pasztor, Executive Director, C2G for TerraGreen.

Novel Policy Considerations For a Global Net-Zero

In this article, Ram Ramprasad suggests some novel policy considerations and highlights that as climate disasters accelerate, it is time for countries to unite and fight the battle against global warming. The urgent need is to increase whale populations, grow more forests, and repair our soil.

Urban Gardens

Good for Ecosystems and Humans

Traditional Agriculture for Sustainable Development

A Satoyama Approach

Climate Actions For Businesses - How Big Should These Be?

When we talk and act on climate action and the energy transition in emerging economies, the discussion can range from topics such as climate mitigation, adaptation, energy transition, financing, and business model innovation to next generation technologies. In this article, Biba Jasmine says that given the current debate and discourse around net zero and carbon neutrality, it is important to pause for a moment and reflect on whether companies need to realign their purpose to serve a more holistic set of stakeholders—including the environment— and leverage additional channels to demonstrate their commitment to more sustainable activities along the value chain. It stands to reason to ask what companies can—and must—do to make progress towards a low-carbon economy.

Geospatial Energy Mapper : A New Tool to Map Out Clean Energy Infrastructure

An update to the Energy Zones Mapping Tool, the Geospatial Energy Mapper is an online tool with an extensive catalogue of mapping data for energy planning. It can help identify areas that are suitable for clean energy infrastructure projects.

Electric Vehicle Charging Market - Driven by Software Now

Julien Deconinck says software innovations are now providing solutions to many of the scaling challenges and will play a crucial role in electric vehicle adoption.

Africa's Green Hydrogen Potential

Harnessing Africa’s solar energy to produce 50 million tonnes of green hydrogen a year by 2035 can help secure global energy supply, create jobs, decarbonize heavy industry, enhance global competitiveness and transform access to clean water and sustainable energy. The analysis has been commissioned by the European Investment Bank, the International Solar Alliance and the African Union, with the support of the Government of Mauritania, HyDeal, and UCLG Africa.

Protecting The One-Horned Rhinoceros - Lesser Poaching Incidents in Assam Now

In this article, Nava Thakuria highlights that poaching incidents of rhinoceros in various forest reserves of Assam in northeast India have decreased drastically. Brutal laws against the poachers, strengthening of ground staff inside the protected forest areas, and increasing public awareness in the fringe localities of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the State have positively impacted the mission to save the one-horned rhinos.

Giving to Amplify Earth Action

The IKEA Foundation has joined a new initiative, Giving to Amplify Earth Action (GAEA), by the World Economic Forum. The initiative will leverage philanthropic capital to generate the $3 trillion needed each year from public and private sources to tackle climate change and nature loss.

The Art of Bird Conservation

Rupa Samaria is a bird artist who aims at creating awareness on the issue of bird conservation through her art works both in India and overseas. The birds on her canvas come alive. Well, their calls can also be listened to. In a chat with N Kalyani, the Delhi-based artist shares the kind of art she creates, and the conservation issues that she thus espouses. Samaria also reminisces the house sparrow, a bird rarely seen now in urban settings.

Nature-Based Solutions - Used by Tribals in India

In this article, Himanshu Kumar and Nikita Sethi discuss the concept of nature-based solutions and how ignored communities and tribals have substantially contributed to nature conservation and sustainable resource management. Documenting and integrating the indigenous technical knowledge systems into modern knowledge systems could be highly beneficial for India to move towards a more resilient and sustainable future.

E-Rickshaws in Matheran - Tilting in Favour of Environment

In this article, Gajanan Khergamker examines the conundrum that has been surrounding the introduction of e-rickshaws in Matheran, a hill station in Maharashtra. The author feels that whatever is best in the interests of everyone should be done because after all, it’s the human whose interest is paramount in any developed society.

Green Skills Workforce Training - Paving the Way to Net Zero

Rehan Haque, CEO of metatalent.ai, discusses how green skills training via AI-moderated orkforce upskilling is important for businesses to adopt to prepare for a greener economy.

Enterprise in Waste Management - Saahas Zero Waste

Though much has been done by city municipal authorities in recent years in terms of waste segregation and collection at household levels, it remains a burgeoning problem in our urban areas. In this article, Lata Vishwanath highlights the work done by Saahas Zero Waste (SZW). From its humble beginnings as a small NGO doing waste collection, SZW has grown, over the last two decades, into a social enterprise, as a leader with best practices in managing Bengaluru’s solid waste and thereby reducing its harmful impact to the earth and environment.

Harvesting Untapped Source of Freshwater - Researchers Propose New Structures

An almost limitless supply of freshwater exists in the form of water vapour above Earth's oceans, yet remains untapped, researchers said. A new study suggests an investment in new infrastructure capable of harvesting oceanic water vapour as a solution to limited supplies of freshwater in various locations around the world.

Sustainable Groundwater Management in Lucknow For Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Water Use

The study finds that the groundwater exploitation in Lucknow is 17 times more than the rate of recharge and projects a decline in the water table in various areas of the city.