Jhum Cultivation
Thursday, 07 May 2020 / Published in Blogs

Jhum Cultivation – A Sustainable Farming Technique or Poster Boy of Unsustainable Agriculture?

In this piece, I will be specifically discussing my point of view on Jhum – an ancient farming practice followed among the tribes from the north-east corner of India. Sustainable
Inequality
Wednesday, 29 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

Reduced Inequalities: Stepping Stone to Global Development

We live in a world where inequality is not only accepted to a large extent but is also normalized. It is appalling to see how very few who have managed
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Tuesday, 28 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Flatten the Curve

Leading up to 2003, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) was getting concerned about the rise in work–related accidents and illnesses. There were 268 million non-fatal accidents, 160 million cases of
Air Pollution
Monday, 27 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

Air Pollution – Are Masks Here to Stay?

Climate change can be witnessed everywhere, from melting glaciers to extreme weather events. A major contributor to climate change is pollution. There are different types of pollution – water pollution,
Earth Day
Wednesday, 22 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

Earth Day 2020 – SDG Plus Celebration

It was on this day, 50 years ago, people around the world came together to celebrate the first-ever Earth Day. Today, we celebrate it as the largest secular observance in
Responsible Consumption and Production
Tuesday, 21 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

Is Responsible Consumption and Production a Myth?

We all want a world where we are surrounded by a beautiful environment. However, with the way we humans are conducting our activities, consuming earth resources and destroying our nature,
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Friday, 03 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

Rethinking Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Industry, innovation, and infrastructure are key driving forces behind economic growth and development. With nearly 55% of the global population living in cities, making good progress in this sustainable development goal (SDG) will
Lab Grown Meat
Thursday, 02 April 2020 / Published in Fact-On!

On Tomorrow’s Menu – Lab Grown Meat

If I told you to draw a room that accurately represents the number of mammals living in the world, what would you do? Like me, you might draw a couple of
Sustainable Cities in Face of Corona
Wednesday, 01 April 2020 / Published in Blogs

How Sustainable are Our Cities in the Face of Coronavirus?

The coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic has raised questions on how well adept and sustainable are cities throughout the globe. Building sustainable cities and communities is goal 11 of SDG2030. COVID19 has just, if anything, retaliated the need for designing inclusive, resilient, safe, and most
Monday, 30 March 2020 / Published in Fact-On!

Decent Work and Economic Growth in Times of Coronavirus

We are living in an age where everyone wants a decent job. Unfortunately, a large section of the population across the world does not have access to even primary education.  Read: Is Quality Education