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Ecology and Environment
Preserve the ecological integrity of rivers
Posted on 28 Nov, 2023 04:04 PMThe India Rivers Forum is a vibrant and active network of organisations and individuals that are committed to the conservation and safeguarding of our rivers against needless and detrimental development. Every year, India Rivers Forum organises the India Rivers Week to raise awareness regarding these issues.
Innovation in the face of CSR compliance
Posted on 19 Nov, 2023 07:09 PMThis study explores the impact of social policies, specifically India's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) regulation of 2013 (Section 135), on corporate innovation.
Evaluating the stability of ESG-driven indices in turbulent markets
Posted on 12 Nov, 2023 11:10 AMThe pricing and market return of businesses now reflect their sustainability practices. The scarcity of resources has prompted businesses to adopt a more efficient and strategic approach to resource utilisation. This prudent resource management has heightened the significance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability practices in today's context.
Weather-related natural disasters likely to impact sustainability initiatives
Posted on 05 Nov, 2023 08:28 AMMore than six in 10 organisations globally (62%) say recent wildfires, floods, and storms during 2023 will have a material impact on their environmental initiatives, according to the fifth edition of
Integrating climate-resilient strategies: NGT takes action on sinking Indian islands
Posted on 31 Oct, 2023 01:33 PMNational Green Tribunal urges Coastal Zone Management Authorities to address rising sea levels and island submergence
Climate change coping mechanism discovered in humble algae
Posted on 18 Oct, 2023 09:14 AMOne of the building blocks of ocean life can adapt to cope with the effects of climate change, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Interlinking rivers can influence the dynamics of the Indian summer monsoon
Posted on 10 Oct, 2023 05:20 PMIndia is dealing with a growing water stress crisis brought on by things like climate change, population growth, pollution, and changes in land use. Currently, there are about 1400 cubic meters of water available per person, but by 2050, that number is predicted to fall to 1200 cubic meters. Already, a large portion of India is deemed to be water-stressed.
India's rivers: From conservation movements to legal personhood
Posted on 08 Oct, 2023 12:31 PMThe Ganges and Narmada rivers, in particular, have been severely degraded as a result of India's reliance on dams for irrigation and hydropower. Despite decades of significant environmental movements opposed to dams, they largely failed because they couldn't stop the work already in progress.
Bridging disparities: India's hydropower dilemma
Posted on 30 Sep, 2023 04:33 PMThe integral role of dams in shaping modern India, as highlighted in India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's speech where he referred to them as the 'temples of modern India,' is undeniable.
Collaborative efforts to tackle e-waste by E-SAFAI initiative
Posted on 03 Sep, 2023 12:25 PMIn light of ever-growing electronic waste (E-waste) in India, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and RLG Systems India Pvt. Ltd.