His family, during a period of LPG scarcity, rediscovers a solar cooker purchased in the early 1980s and finds that it can reduce household gas consumption by more than 50 per cent. The experience prompts a broader reflection on the untapped potential of solar cooking in India, particularly in the Central Himalayan hills where sunshine is plentiful but fuel supplies can be uncertain. A lived experience is shared by Rajshekhar Pant.

The Eco Kranti Shubh Labh National Summit in Bengaluru brought together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers & industry leaders to accelerate sustainable and climate-positive innovations emerging from across the country. The summit focused on climate technology, circular economy, waste management, green manufacturing, sustainable consumer products, and rural innovation. .... read more

In this article, Dr Manali A Joshi highlights the growing impacts of climate change and underscores the urgent need to embrace sustainability as a way of life. The article argues that unchecked urbanization, excessive concrete cover, and environmental degradation have intensified carbon emissions and urban heat island effects. It advocates reviving nature-based solutions, particularly increasing green cover and adopting eco-friendly technologies. A key focus is Soil and Water Bio-engineering, which offers a sustainable alternative to conventional slope protection methods. The article showcases coir-based biodegradable blankets for erosion control, demonstrating how innovative, climate-smart materials can enhance resilience, sequester carbon, and support sustainable development.