The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $ 230 million loan on August 21 to rebuild Chennai's water and sewer network. Deputy Secretary Saurabh Singh signed on behalf of India's Department of Economic Affairs, and ADB India Country Director Mio Oka signed for the bank, under the guidance of Joint …
Western Europe registered its hottest June on record as heat-breaking weather smashed national temperature records across several European nations within days this summer. Temperatures in Denmark topped 37C - beating a previous high that has stood since 1975 - as 39.4C in the Netherlands on June 26 set a new national high, and Bilbao in …
Here’s what the WRI analysis actually shows. The team reviewed 46 World Bank-financed health projects across low- and middle-income countries and came up with numbers that belong in every health ministry’s budget talks. For a country of 25 million people, putting money into seven areas of climate-health preparedness such as disease surveillance, climate-informed planning, resilient …
India’s CSR spending still prioritizes post-disaster relief over pre-disaster resilience, even though proactive investments save more lives and livelihoods. To address rising climate risks, corporate strategy must shift toward long-term, risk-based resilience planning rather than reactive aid. Introduction Geeta Devi lives in Darbhanga, Bihar. In the monsoon of 2025, the Baghmati river rose for the …
India’s WASH transformation through the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly expanded sanitation and safe drinking water access, improving public health, gender equality, and rural livelihoods. The next phase focuses on sustaining these gains through resilient systems, community ownership, and climate-sensitive water management. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) is not only a …
As climate change intensifies pressures on land, water, and food systems, seaweed has emerged globally as a climate-resilient, nutrient-rich, and high-value bioresource. With global seaweed production tripling since 2000 to reach 32.4 million tonnes in 2020, valued at US$13.3 billion, the sector is increasingly viewed as a cornerstone of sustainable blue economy strategies. Asia dominates …
From the periphery of mapping and surveying, spatial technology has made a significant transition into the mainstream. It has transitioned into industrial decision-making, governance and economic planning. Geospatial technologies are becoming a fundamental infrastructure layer supporting everything from urban planning to climate resilience. This industry's explosive growth portends both unheard-of opportunity and difficult governance issues. …
The green economy is positioned at the centre of long-term economic development in India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. It comes as a strategic frontier at par with sunrise sectors like fintech, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and AI data centers. According to the CEEW’s latest report India's green economy has the potential to generate USD 1.1 trillion (INR …
The conclusion of COP30 in Belém marks a decisive moment for India’s rural development sector. For the first time, global climate negotiations placed local resilience, nature-based livelihoods and community-led adaptation at the centre of the climate transition narrative. This shift creates both an opportunity and a responsibility for NGOs in India, particularly those working with …
Every year on November 21, World Fisheries Day provides a significant opportunity to consider the social, ecological, and economic importance of both inland and marine fisheries. The day highlights the world's commitment to sustainable fishing methods and the protection of the rights of fishing communities. More than 30 million people rely on the fishing industry …
