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Why are smaller nations paying the highest price for climate change? Explore climate justice, historical emissions, climate finance, loss and damage, and the unequal impact of the climate crisis.

Climate change is reshaping travel in the Alps as glaciers retreat, permafrost thaws and mountain slopes become less stable. Alpine hiking routes and mountain huts are already facing new challenges, raising an important question: will future generations still be able to experience the Alps as we know them today?

The world's greatest biological treasures are often found not in laboratories or research institutions, but in forests, wetlands and indigenous communities that have nurtured them for centuries. Yet, history offers countless examples of these resources being commercialised without the knowledge or consent of those who safeguarded them. India's First National Report on the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is, therefore, more than a routine policy document. I

"Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink." Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote those words over two centuries ago to describe abundance without access. Today, the crisis has acquired a far more unsettling meaning. Water may still be everywhere, but increasingly, it is not for everyone. In the twenty-first century, access to clean water is no longer determined solely by geography or rainfall. It is increasingly shaped by wealth, politics and power. The question is no longer

Climate change and environmental degradation are urgent challenges shaping the future of our planet. While governments and organizations play critical roles, the energy and determination of young people have become a powerful force in driving change. Youth voices bring fresh perspectives, creativity, and passion to environmental action, making their involvement essential in shaping sustainable solutions. Young person planting a tree in a community garden, symbolizing youth en

Water is essential for life, yet millions of people around the world face severe shortages every day. The global water crisis is no longer a distant problem; it is a pressing challenge that affects health, food security, and economic development. Understanding the causes and consequences of this crisis helps us see why urgent action is necessary to protect our future. A dry riverbed showing the effects of prolonged drought What Is Causing the Global Water Crisis? Several fact

Renewable energy is no longer just an environmental choice; it is reshaping the global economy in profound ways. As countries shift from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources, the ripple effects touch industries, job markets, trade balances, and investment flows worldwide. This transformation is creating new economic opportunities while challenging traditional sectors to adapt. A large solar farm with rows of photovoltaic panels under a clear sky How Renewable Energy Drives

Urban green spaces have become a critical part of modern city planning. As cities grow denser and more crowded, these areas offer more than just a break from concrete and asphalt. They provide essential benefits that support environmental health, social well-being, and economic vitality. Understanding why urban green spaces matter helps communities build cities that are not only livable but also sustainable for future generations. City park with walking paths and trees Enviro

The urgency of environmental challenges has never been clearer. Climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution threaten the planet’s future. In response, young activists have emerged as powerful voices, leading movements that demand change worldwide. Their energy, creativity, and determination are reshaping how societies approach environmental issues. This post explores why young people are at the forefront of these movements and how their actions are making a difference. Y

The planet faces urgent environmental challenges. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity threaten ecosystems and human health worldwide. Many wonder if technology can offer real solutions to these problems or if it might create new issues. This post explores how technology can help address the global environmental crisis by highlighting practical examples and examining both its potential and limitations. Solar panels harnessing clean energy in a ru

Climate anxiety — sometimes called eco-anxiety — is the experience of chronic, sometimes debilitating, distress about the climate crisis and its projected consequences. It is not a clinical diagnosis (it does not appear in the DSM), but it is a real psychological experience that therapists and counsellors increasingly report seeing in young clients, and that surveys of young people across multiple countries find at significant prevalence. [Likely] Before discussing how to man

In May 2024, parts of Rajasthan recorded temperatures above 50°C. In June of the same year, Kerala received rainfall in a single week that historically fell over an entire month. Odisha's coastline continued its slow retreat into the Bay of Bengal. Delhi's air quality index spent weeks in the "severe" category. These are not projections or models. They are things that happened, documented, measurable, and experienced by millions of people. India is not approaching a climate c