Mobility: The great urbanisation challenge
December 1, 2020
As urban areas in developing economies globally continue to sprawl, planners must put people at the centre of urban development to solve for challenges such as transportation.… Read More
India-Bhutan hydropower cooperation: Perceptions and politics
November 13, 2020
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Thania Escudero
November 11, 2020
In this edition, Saneet Chakradeo interviews Udisha Saklani and Cecilia Tortajada on their article “India’s Development Cooperation in Bhutan’s Hydropower Sector: Concerns and Public Perceptions”. In their article, survey India’s development cooperation in Bhutan and its changing public perceptions. While offering insights into the importance of development cooperation in Indo-Bhutan relations, the article uses the bilateral relationship as a case to propose possible lessons for India in managing its development cooperation with its smaller neighbours. As climate concerns assume greater relevance in shaping bilateral relations in the region, the authors suggest prudent measures for India’s energy.… Read More
If China sets an eco-target, it reaches it
October 30, 2020
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Thania Escudero
October 30, 2020
Any objective review of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) will show it has been a game changer for China. The plan has promoted the transition to ecological civilization and green growth through significantly strengthened environmental policies and legislation, which have reinforced earlier efforts to control. environmental pollution, and promoted circular economy.… Read More
Tackling the Myths of Global Water Crisis: Roles of Business, Public Sector and Society
September 24, 2020
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Thania Escudero
September 24, 2020
A panel of specialists who highlighted that we have all the elements needed to manage the water sustainably, but none of these are currently being properly used.… Read More
Decoding Singapore’s food security
September 24, 2020
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Thania Escudero
September 24, 2020
Ensuring food security and preventing shortages despite importing most of its food has been one of Singapore’s successes in its handling of the pandemic.… Read More
How prepared is Singapore for the next flash flood?
September 17, 2020
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Thania Escudero
September 17, 2020
A comprehensive strategy to manage floods in Singapore would comprise engineering, green and digital solutions, say Asit K Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada.… Read More
How India’s civil society can shape the country’s water policy
September 15, 2020
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Thania Escudero
September 15, 2020
India’s National Water Policy is meant to provide a definite course of action on water management, ensuring the country’s population of nearly 1.3 billion and industries have access to adequate water for various uses.… Read More
Bringing life to urban sprawl
September 15, 2020
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Thania Escudero
September 15, 2020
Intelligent ways to use green areas, such as parks, pathways, and empty lots are the key to urban renewal, and one city in Mexico is sowing the seeds of progress.… Read More
How COVID-19 worsens hunger in India, the world’s largest food basket
July 29, 2020
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Thania Escudero
July 29, 2020
India is one of the world’s largest food producers. The country is also home to the largest population of hungry people and one-third of the world’s malnourished children. The COVID-19 pandemic has made these conditions worse.… Read More
Managing floods in a changing climate: Preventing disaster in China’s south
July 17, 2020
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reespejo
July 27, 2020
South China is battling a serious flood problem, while this can never be completely prevented, with smart policy, the effects of floods can be blunted.… Read More