Smart Algal Liquid Trees (SALT) are mobile, microalgae-based photobioreactors designed to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen in space-constrained cities. Developed by CSIR-CIMFR, they offer a highly efficient, space-saving technological solution to urban air pollution, complementing traditional green infrastructure.
Click to View MoreIndian cities face severe urban flooding and groundwater depletion due to unplanned, concrete-heavy expansion. Adopting the Sponge City concept—utilizing blue-green infrastructure, permeable surfaces, and rainwater harvesting—allows cities to absorb stormwater naturally, preventing floods while ensuring long-term urban water security.
Click to View MoreIndia's traditional water bodies, like Kundis and Johads, hold immense ecological and cultural significance. Facing threats from urbanization and climate change, grassroots initiatives like 'Jal Sahelis' and the '100 Warriors' integrate traditional ecological knowledge with modern tech for resilient water governance.
Click to View MoreScientists recently mapped 165,000 sq km of climate-resilient coral reefs globally and successfully bred adult corals for enhanced heat tolerance. These interventions, alongside drastic carbon emission cuts, are crucial for combating the 4th Global Coral Bleaching Event and saving marine ecosystems.
Click to View MoreIndia's urban water crisis stems from infrastructural decay, high non-revenue water (NRW) losses, and groundwater over-extraction, exacerbated by climate change. Shifting from supply-side reliance to demand-side management, circular water economies, and smart water governance is crucial for resilience.
Click to View MoreEl Niño disrupts global weather patterns, suppresses the Indian monsoon, and triggers massive economic losses. It drives up headline inflation, devastates rain-fed agriculture, and permanently stunts GDP growth, demanding urgent structural investments in climate resilience and proactive early warnings.
Click to View MoreThe ₹2000-crore MAHA Water Mission, launched by ANRF and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to accelerate innovation in water management. It funds multidisciplinary consortia up to ₹20 crore to develop scalable technologies across five critical themes,
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Click to View MoreIndia and IFAD launched COSOP 2026–2033, an eight-year roadmap to strengthen the rural economy. It focuses on building climate resilience, empowering grassroots institutions like SHGs and FPOs, and sharing India's successful rural development models globally through South-South Cooperation.
Click to View MoreThe National Highways Authority of India has launched a first-of-its-kind Bee Corridor initiative to develop pollinator-friendly green stretches along National Highways. The project focuses on planting native, nectar- and pollen-rich species to ensure year-round food and habitat for honeybees and other pollinators. By addressing pollinator decline caused by habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change, the initiative aims to strengthen agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. It also represents a shift towards nature-based, climate-resilient infrastructure, integrating ecological conservation with highway development and promoting sustainable growth.
Click to View MoreWorld Soil Day, observed on 5 December, highlights soil’s vital role in sustaining food systems, climate stability, water regulation and biodiversity. With nearly one-third of global soils degraded and India facing significant land decline, the day underscores the need for scientific soil management, grassland restoration, and farmer-led stewardship. It serves as a reminder that soil is a living resource requiring urgent protection to secure livelihoods, ecological health and long-term sustainability.
Click to View MoreIndian scientists have created an indigenous, IP-free gene-editing tool using TnpB proteins, offering a cheaper alternative to CRISPR-Cas9. It enables precise edits without foreign genes, supporting resilient, nutrient-rich crops. Despite eased rules for SDN-1/2 crops, regulatory gaps, ethics, and public distrust after the GM Mustard debate remain major hurdles.
Click to View MoreTyphoon Kalmaegi, a Category 3 storm, caused widespread floods and landslides in Cebu, Philippines. This disaster, following recent earthquakes, prompted a national state of calamity, highlighting the Philippines' growing vulnerability to climate-related events.
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