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Discover the profound impacts of the climate crisis in the Asia-Pacific region, from extreme weather to rising sea levels. Explore the urgent need for sustainable policies to safeguard human development and secure a better future.

UN Way to Fight Climate Crisis

Sona Prebhakar - October 18, 2022

With effects of climate emergency felt across the world, the United Nations have come up with five ways to help nations adapt...

In the face of escalating global temperatures, experts from the University of Birmingham are advocating for the formal recognition of cooling and cold chain systems as critical infrastructure. The report, titled "The Hot Reality: Living in a +50°C World," underscores the essential role of cooling in adapting to climate change and proposes measures to address the challenges posed by extreme heat.

Focus On Circular Economy For Overcoming Climate Crisis; UN

Saradha Meloot - October 7, 2022

The world, faced with a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution and waste, needs to focus on “circular...

Dive into the stark realities of climate change-induced health vulnerability in India. A groundbreaking district-level study reveals disparities in exposure, sensitivity, and adaptive capacities, urging immediate multi-sectoral policy responses for a more equitable and resilient future.

Climate; World Heading Towards Wrong Direction

Abhiram - September 15, 2022

“Climate science is clear: we are heading in the wrong direction”, declares a major, multi-agency UN climate science report released on Tuesday,...

The global landscape of environmental rule of law is undergoing a rapid metamorphosis, driven by a convergence of technological advancements, the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, heightened public concerns regarding climate change, and the upsurge of movements advocating for racial and social justice. The recently published report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), titled "Environmental Rule of Law: Tracking Progress and Charting Future Directions," offers a comprehensive evaluation of this evolution. By meticulously collecting and analyzing data from 193 UN Member States, the report illuminates prevalent aspects of environmental rule of law worldwide while tracking developments since the inaugural Global Report on Environmental Rule of Law in 2019.

Access To Clean, Health, Sustainable Environment = Universal Human Right

Staff Reporter - July 30, 2022

In a historic resolution, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on July 28, 2022, declaring access to a clean, healthy and...

Change For A Better Green Environment

- June 6, 2022

"If we do not change, the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste, will only...

Redefine Relationship Between Humans And Nature; Stockholm+50

Saradha Meloot - June 4, 2022

Decisive and bold action is needed urgently. Our relationship with nature needs to shift from appropriation and extraction towards protection and care....

Stockholm+50, Why Is It Important?

- May 27, 2022

World leaders and representatives from government, business, international organisations, civil society and youth will gather in Sweden on June 2 and 3,...