India’s rapid urbanisation, generating nearly 70% of GDP, has intensified ecological stress through heat islands, floods, water scarcity, and pollution. Addressing this needs ecosystem-centric planning using nature-based solutions, circular economy models, stronger urban governance, and data-led decisions, aligning city growth with United Nations SDG 11 on sustainable cities.
Click to View MoreTalks on a Global Plastics Treaty remain stalled as high-ambition countries seek caps on virgin plastic, while major producers favour waste-focused solutions. Disputes over chemicals and finance persist. Japan’s bridge-building role aims to break the deadlock amid worsening environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution.
Click to View MoreIndia’s power-sector CO2 emissions fell 1% in early 2025, driven by a 69% clean energy surge, hydropower gains, and mild weather—signaling a possible emissions peak before 2030 and marking a historic shift in India’s energy transition.
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