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‘Ghost’ malls of Bengaluru: What we must do to have a sustainable urban future

September 09, 2025 12:25 pm

As consumer behaviour evolves, mall designs must include a long-term vision, one that plans for alternative uses from the outset

How schools are being built for extreme heat - without airconditioning

July 16, 2025 5:06 pm

Cross ventilation, light paint and clay are all simple, sustainable solutions to cool buildings

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Knowledge Nugget: Sustainable Development Report (SDR) 2025 – Key insights for UPSC aspirants

June 30, 2025 10:58 am

India breaks into the top 100 of the Sustainable Development Index for the first time. What are the key highlights of the SDR? In ‘Beyond the Nugget,’ learn about the UN Summit of the Future.

UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: Know which are the best and worst performing countries, along with an outlook of India's position globally. (Source: Shutterstock)

UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025: Top 10 best and worst countries; India breaks into top 100 for the first time

June 29, 2025 2:09 pm

UN Sustainable Development Goals Index 2025 List: Marking a steady upward trend, India ranks 99th in the 2025 SDG Index, up from 109th in 2024, 112th in 2023, 121st in 2022, and 120th in 2021.

India Inc falling short on net-zero targets, warns BRSR 2025 report

June 05, 2025 10:51 pm

Jointly released by ECube, StepChange, and EarthInherited, the BRSR Barometer analyses data from over 800 listed Indian companies across 12 sectors.

This course will feature the expertise and content of the Smith School’s Indian academics

Oxford Smith School, CEEW jointly launch course on ‘Reaching Net Zero for India'

December 04, 2024 9:22 am

The online self-paced certificate course, which will be hosted by the global learning platform Apolitical, is designed especially for the Indian market, and will commence in early 2025.

Read along to know the World's Most Sustainable Economies in 2024.

Top 10 most sustainable economies in 2024: India's position explained

November 25, 2024 8:46 pm

World's Most Sustainable Economies in 2024: With an overall score of 24, India ranks 23rd globally in the Sustainable Trade Index 2024.

Cement, power, wood and paper industries use exceptionally high energy, account for 90% of direct, indirect emissions: Report

December 27, 2024 3:43 pm

The report identifies that four sectors — Cement, Metals, Power, and Wood and Paper — account for a staggering 90 per cent of reported Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 2 emissions (indirect emissions).

Harnessing waste-to-energy for sustainable growth in India

October 15, 2024 11:31 am

Waste-to-energy technologies are crucial for reducing environmental pollution, achieving sustainability targets, and lowering greenhouse gas emission. But how do policy and technical issues hinder the effective deployment of waste-to-energy technologies in India?

Sustainable agriculture for climate resilience and food security

August 22, 2024 6:55 pm

A number of issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability and food security accelerated the transition to sustainable agriculture. But what is sustainable farming and how does it help in addressing such challenges?