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The Urban Services Environmental Rating System (USERS): A Framework for Sustainable Urban Development The rapid urbanization of the 21st century presents a complex challenge: how to create thriving, equitable, and environmentally sustainable cities. While cities are engines of economic growth and innovation, they also contribute significantly to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. To … Read more
The International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1986 to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests. It is made up of 75 member countries, including 59 tropical timber producing countries and 16 consuming countries. The ITTO’s main objectives are to: Promote the conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests; Increase … Read more
National Action plans on Climate Change Climate Change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times. Recent events have emphatically demonstrated our growing vulnerability to climate change. Climate change impacts will range from affecting agriculture – further endangering Food Security – to sea-level rise and the accelerated erosion of coastal zones, increasing … Read more
India was the first nation to launched a family planning programme in 1952. Though the birth rate started decreasing, it was accompanied by a sharp decrease in death rate, leading to an overall increase in Population.The early concept of population policy covered both mortality and fertility and did not exclusively focus on fertility. There was … Read more
The Changwon Declaration: A Call to Action for Human Well-being and Wetlands The world’s wetlands are facing unprecedented threats. From habitat loss and degradation to climate change and pollution, these vital ecosystems are under immense pressure. Recognizing the interconnectedness of human well-being and wetland health, the international community came together in 2008 to adopt the … Read more
National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan): Building a Healthy and Nourished India Introduction India, a nation of over 1.3 billion people, faces a significant challenge in ensuring adequate nutrition for its citizens. Malnutrition, in its various forms, continues to plague the country, impacting physical and cognitive development, compromising productivity, and hindering overall well-being. Recognizing the gravity … Read more
The Underground Treasures: Exploring the World of Storage Roots Plants, in their silent and often unnoticed lives, have developed remarkable adaptations to thrive in diverse environments. One such adaptation, the storage root, is a testament to their ingenuity and resilience. These modified roots serve as underground repositories, storing vital resources like carbohydrates, water, and nutrients, … Read more
Climate change is inevitable. The best strategy to deal with Climate Change is adoption of practices to make our farming more resilient. ICAR has launched a Network of project called NICRA. It stands for National innovation on climate resilient agriculture. The salient features of NICRA are as follows: It takes into account the critical … Read more