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CLIMATE INACTION
A masterclass by world leaders

In an era where the dire consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, one might expect governments to spring…

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Efficient, affordable railways: Way to reduce fossil fuel dependence

India’s growing oil imports, reaching 232 million tons in 2022-23, pose significant risks to the fragile ‘atmanirbharata’. Domestic oil production…

1 year ago

Lessons from Delhi floods for all cities

Cities get parched and yearn for water during summers. Paradoxically, the same cities face flooding of the roads and drains…

1 year ago

Efficient, affordable railways: Way to reduce fossil fuel dependence

India’s rapidly growing oil imports have not received sufficient attention. From 2019 to 2022, oil imports surged by 68 per…

1 year ago

Priority Area: Reinventing Frameworks for Urban Governance, Planning

This article illustrates the application of the UNESCO Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) Approach for the first time in the Indian…

2 years ago

Financing, Governance cornerstones for a just, equitable energy transition in Cities

As the planet warms, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and widespread, with cities being particularly vulnerable.…

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Digital Accessibility: The Key to Unlocking Mobility for All

Digitalisation has revolutionised urban mobility, elevating how people move. The new mobility services enabled by digital platforms, for instance, digital…

2 years ago

The Value of Treated Wastewater

India’s G20 presidency is a unique opportunity to promote a circular economy in water. For promoting circularity in wastewater management…

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Rapid built environment evidence for policy & planning adaptation for global heating

The built environment is the “Low hanging fruit” for decarbonization because many buildings can be made much more efficient inexpensively…

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Govts have launched Menstrual Schemes for School-Going Girls, but where are the Girls?

Menstrual hygiene has been a concern in many schools in rural India. Basic WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) facilities become…

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