Anjal Prakash

The writer is research director of Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business. He was the lead author of the chapter on cities, settlement and key infrastructure and cross chapter paper on mountains in the working group II of the 6th Assessment report

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COP 30 is a moment for action, not aspiration

November 12,2025 06:19:39 AM

There is a significant chasm between commitments and actual emissions reductions. If acted upon, current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) predict a pathway to warming of about 2.3-2.5°C, well above the 1.5°C target.

Wed, Nov 12, 2025

A rising Yamuna and the cost of unplanned growth in Delhi-NCRSubscriber Only

September 02,2025 19:55:19 PM

Floodplains that historically absorbed the seasonal swells of the Yamuna have been encroached upon by informal settlements, high-density housing and even formal developments

Wed, Sep 03, 2025

Uttarkashi Cloudburst: What India should do to avoid further climate catastropheSubscriber Only

August 06,2025 11:39:32 AM

India must recognise that climate change is a systemic challenge requiring coordinated action at all local, national, and international levels

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

The US Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for multiple countries that will be affected (Image source: X)

Tsunami risk rising: Here’s what we can learn from 2025 Russia earthquakeSubscriber Only

July 30,2025 13:50:15 PM

The earthquake and tsunami highlight the urgent need for global cooperation, resilient infrastructure, and inclusive disaster preparedness

Wed, Jul 30, 2025

Himachal Pradesh In the hills adjoining Manikaran, intense rainfall triggered a cloudburst in the Brahmaganga area, leading to a rise in the water level of the Brahmaganga river.

Himachal floods: How can Himalayan region safeguard its people, heritage, ecosystems from climate change?Subscriber Only

July 10,2025 17:20:33 PM

Addressing the escalating threat of climate-induced floods in the Himalayan region demands a comprehensive approach that integrates mitigation efforts with adaptive strategies

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Dissecting the myth of China’s control over the BrahmaputraSubscriber Only

June 05,2025 14:17:41 PM

Even a hypothetical reduction in Chinese water contribution would unlikely harm India; instead, it might help mitigate annual floods in Assam

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The urgent challenge posed by glacial melt has prompted a global response spearheaded by entities such as the United Nations, a key component of which is a call to reduce carbon emissions

Melting glaciers is not just an environmental crisis but a humanitarian oneSubscriber Only

March 25,2025 13:38:54 PM

As glaciers face unprecedented melting due to global warming, preserving them is crucial for global water security, agriculture, and ecosystems

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

For new government in Delhi, a four-year plan to clean up the YamunaSubscriber Only

February 11,2025 17:33:00 PM

Restoring the Yamuna to its pristine state is not just an ideal but entirely achievable

Sat, Feb 15, 2025

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From the Indian Meteorological Department, an extreme heat warningSubscriber Only

April 03,2024 16:34:01 PM

The IMD report reveals a dire image of rising heat wave conditions in multiple areas — from Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh to the western parts of Madhya Pradesh, the temperature has already crossed 40 degrees

Wed, Apr 03, 2024

A climate scientist writes: With record-breaking heatwaves, India is sizzling. It is time to actSubscriber Only

March 02,2023 14:00:50 PM

Extreme temperatures threaten public health, the environment and the economy. Right strategies must be put in place

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

On Joshimath: Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisisSubscriber Only

February 06,2023 07:30:28 AM

The Himalaya's fragile ecosystem is already threatened by deforestation, overgrazing, and construction activities that harm the environment and local communities that depend on it.

Mon, Feb 06, 2023

Planning for resilience in a warming worldSubscriber Only

March 02,2022 03:00:34 AM

Anjal Prakash writes: IPCC report highlights how urbanisation has generated vulnerability and exposure combined with climate change hazards. Better adaptation policies are needed for a safer, more sustainable future

Wed, Mar 02, 2022