The industrial city of Surat succeeded in reducing its air pollution loads — by experimenting with the rules. India is among the most polluted countries in the world, with transport, industrial emissions, and biomass burning as some of the leading causes. The responsibility of enforcing air pollution norms falls on the state and central pollution …
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In a quiet corner of Hyderabad, untouched by the trappings of fame, lives a man whose heart has echoed with compassion for the past four decades.Social activist Dr. Raghu Arikapudiis a ‘one-man-army’,who has garnered support from various voluntary organizations and individuals apart from his own contribution of over 2.5 crore, touching more than 25, 000 …
The Menus of Change University Research Collaborative (MCURC), in collaboration with ReFED, is helping foodservice operators repurpose food and reduce food waste while supporting their triple bottom line. MCURC is a global collaboration of more than 80 colleges and universities, foodservice companies, and research collaborators advancing plant-forward diets and reducing food waste in campus dining. During a 12-week …
Repurposing Food Waste in University Dining: A Triple Win Read More »
Project Mesha has led to para-veterinary services for goats becoming a key pathway for women’s economic and social empowerment Poor, marginalised women in India lack the many tools needed for economic empowerment, especially in states such as Bihar. So, it comes as a story of hope and resilience to learn that a project in Bihar …
In Bihar, women script a tale of empowerment with goat rearing Read More »
Nature does not discriminate. Across the planet, people are facing its wrath. It’s nothing short of a dystopian story – flooding, droughts, illness, unpredictability, economic impacts. At the very least, leaving us feeling overwhelmed. Globally, world leaders, countries and institutions are defining policies and shaping investments for sustainable development. It is perhaps time to keenly …
