Climate Change

Dengue cases have been rising in India over the last few years and battling the rise in cases due to the dual effects of climate change and uncontrolled urbanisation has been challenging.

India's groundwater is depleting very fast posing a threat to the freshwater resources and food security in the region. North India, a food basket for more than a billion people, has been experiencing rapid groundwater depletion leading to reduction in cropped area and the production of wheat and rice.

The summer monsoon rainfall, the lifeline for agriculture and water resources in India brings along with it heavy bursts of showers from the moisture-laden winds that originate near the equator. But extreme rainfall events are now increasing in the Indian subcontinent during the monsoon season - leading to massive flooding causing deaths and damage to property, resources and livelihoods. 

In the heart of India, amid the bustling sounds of city life and the tranquil whispers of rural landscapes, a citizen science project has been developing over the last decade.

EquiLead has successfully concluded its first annual conference, "Lead With Equity 2024," which established a platform for gender equity dialogues and collaborations.

Assam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally

According to an unprecedented independent analysis released today by IPE-Global and ESRI India, more than 84% of Indian districts are vulnerable to high heat waves, and 70% of those districts are also experiencing a rise in the frequency and intensity of heavy ra

The serene and picturesque district of Wayanad, Kerala, recently witnessed a catastrophic landslide, leading to immense loss of life and property. On the fateful night of July 30, 2024, Wayanad, known for its lush greenery and scenic landscapes, was struck by a massive landslide.

The International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology (iFOREST), a leading environmental think tank, has released a comprehensive assessment evaluating the effectiveness of Heat Action Plans (HAPs) in addressing this year's unprecedented heatwave crisis.

India's eastern coastline, including the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, is highly susceptible to extreme weather events such as cyclones and floods.