With rising global temperatures and increasing frequency of extreme heat events, India faces significant risks to human and ecosystem health, labor productivity, and livelihoods. Heat stress exacerbates vulnerabilities, especially among the marginalized communities and...
Ecosystem services are the essential benefits humans derive from nature, including air and water purification, climate regulation, carbon sequestration and biodiversity support. As urban areas face increasing environmental degradation, it...
As Indian cities continue to grow, the demand for green, healthy and climate-resilient urban environments is becoming increasingly urgent. Urban green spaces—such as parks, tree-lined streets, urban forests and green...
Urban lakes have long served as vital infrastructure for water management, ecology and community life. In the face of intensifying climate risks, rapid urbanization and increasing water insecurity, protecting and...
Urban flooding is becoming one of the most pressing climate risks facing Indian cities driven by extreme rainfall, shrinking natural drainage systems and unplanned development. Traditional grey infrastructure alone is...
Urban areas in South Asia face escalating water stress, ecological degradation, and climate risks due to rapid land-use change, deforestation, wetland loss, and pollution, all of which disrupt water cycles...
India is at a critical juncture where water scarcity and climate change are not just environmental issues but also economic and social challenges. According to NITI Aayog’s Composite Water Management...
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer cities a pathway to address climate challenges such as urban heat, flooding, and water scarcity while delivering wider environmental and social benefits. However, identifying and accessing...
