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Explained In 500: Tuvalu, Sinking Into the Internet
there’s one nation whose urgent voice will once again remind us that climate change isn’t our future but our present. Today we take a look at perhaps the most heart-wrenching application of the Metaverse…Small island developing nations, often on the front lines of climate and economic challenges, need increased international support. But there’s a super…
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Climate Migration: A Growing Crisis We Cannot Ignore
Certainly! The article highlights the growing concern of climate migration, where millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to the impacts of climate change. It emphasizes the urgency of the issue, citing statistics from the latest IPCC assessment predicting that 143 million people will have to abandon their homes in the next…
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Explained in 500: India’s COP27 Goals: Ambitious or Unattainable?
The article discusses India’s COP27 climate change targets, their criticisms, and COP28 proposals. India wants to reduce emissions, use non-fossil fuels for electricity, preserve forests, and help other developing nations. However, critics argue for more unambiguous policies and more substantial commitments. Read more on how India can improve its goals:
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Explained in 500: Why Mumbai’s Coastal Road is a Magnificent Waste
Are your chacha chachis waiting doe-eyed for Mumbai Coastal Road to clear up road congestion? Do you have a sinking feeling that their excitement is misguided? Do you need to figure out how to give them the specifics in minutes in a way they won’t dismiss? We’ve got you. Welcome to the first in our…
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The UN’s SDGs and LGBTQIA Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
Pride Month is a time to pinkwash and sell more products in support of the LGBTQIA community. It’s also when we talk about inclusivity, equality and equity as part of sustainable development while discriminating against LGBTQIA members. At least, this is what we’ve been led to believe. On this day, the first Gay parade happened…
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Introduction to Sustainable Finance and the ESG Framework
Stakeholders and investors are increasingly considering a company’s performance on ESG concerns. These include cybersecurity, climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Likewise, with many companies across the globe reporting on sustainability, a worldwide ESG framework is a question of ‘when’, not ‘if’. Sustainable finance is the next big thing in the world engrossed in technological…
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Fiery Fields and the Smothering Smog: Are Farmers to Blame?
The classic air pollution case in north India (allegedly caused by farm fires/stubble burning) is signalling a dystopian future for us unless we stop playing the blame game every year and actively take part in climate action. Talk is cheap, and it is easy to point fingers at a group, especially a marginalised one shouldering…
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How Sustainable is Ecotourism in the Indian Himalayas?
If you love mountains, then NOW is the time to take action and save them. The once pristine and delicately balanced – Himalayan Mountain regions face a disturbed ecosystem caused by human-caused hazards. Get to know how the Himalayan regions are being exploited and what we can do to address these emerging challenges and improve…
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Children in Need
Children are the backbone of tomorrow’s society. Every child has the right to live a fruitful, purposeful life. Yet, millions are denied this right every single day. This article delves into my experience working with distressed children. And I hope it inspires you to take more concrete action the next time you come across a…
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Safe Motherhood: A Study on Institutional Deliveries in Tamil Nadu
Is safe motherhood a reality in India? Or are we still struggling to preserve Maternal and Child Health? Here’s a detailed study into Safe Motherhood in Tamil Nadu, conducted with vigorous research on the topic, in conversation with experts in the field.