Once upon a time, we lived an agrarian life and were surrounded by nature. Gradually, our lives turned urban, and now we are surrounded by concrete. Plants and trees that are critical lungs for human well-being have almost disappeared. This has brought forward the need to bring nature to the cities to make urban livingContinue reading “The Case for Urban Forests”
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Biodiversity Is Not Just Planting Trees
The recent IPL tournament saw BCCI team up with Tata Group to plant 500 trees for every dot ball bowled during the 2024 playoffs and finals. While they do not talk of this as a biodiversity venture, there are many companies that talk of their work on biodiversity, but if you read their sustainability reportsContinue reading “Biodiversity Is Not Just Planting Trees”
Spatial finance and sustainability
Satellite technology has become ubiquitous. Satellite imagery has made geospatial data available like never before. Coupled with the increasing availability of real-time geospatial data and advances in artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making can help fight the climate crisis. The term “spatial finance” was coined by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the UniversityContinue reading “Spatial finance and sustainability”
The High Seas Treaty
The open seas (the sea beyond countries’ territorial waters) cover two-thirds of the earth. Oceans serve three key purposes (a) they are the source for half the earth’s oxygen supply; (b) they are natural carbon sinks; (c) source of economic value: food, shipping and tourism. The oceans are overexploited with many species facing extinction, andContinue reading “The High Seas Treaty”
Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures
The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an international initiative that builds on a model developed by the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The TNFD focuses on natural and environmental risks, including the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystems. In comparison, TCFD focuses on climate risk, an interdependent but distinct issue.Continue reading “Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures”
Utkarsh Majmudar 