December 21, 2016
According to a recent UN report, “48 of the world’s most vulnerable countries will lose ground in economic development and face increasing levels of poverty” between now and 2030.
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November 23, 2016
Some of the world’s most talented people are in academia, but academia doesn’t have much impact on what the world discusses or the policies that are implemented. We do not shape public debates.… Read More
November 20, 2016
A third of the average amount of water used by each person each day goes down shower drain.… Read More
November 16, 2016
A lecture by Prof Asit K. Biswas on why universities have failed so miserably in terms of influencing public discourses and debates as well as in the formulation of public policies. Some of the world’s most talented people are in the academia.… Read More
November 16, 2016
Universities are neglecting their duty to engage in public debate on crucial policy issues. They are absorbed in the chase for global rankings that academic excellence is being judged on the basis of publications in high impact journals, rather than on contribution to society.… Read More
November 8, 2016
While global leaders incessantly pontificate about emissions reduction targets, often at summits resembling political theatre more than substantive progress, respiratory complications related to air pollution continue to kill millions, many economically vulnerable and politically underrepresented.… Read More
November 3, 2016
Businesses declare the value they create through sustainability reports, which are sometimes of limited value. They could go longer on specifics.… Read More
October 26, 2016
Water is a hot topic in India. The most recent boil-over sparked protests that left two dead and masses of vehicles torched. But this is hardly a new phenomenon.
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October 25, 2016
In the less than four years since Xi Jinping became China’s top leader, China has made commendable progress and the country is now established as a global power.… Read More
October 24, 2016
The current plenum could be an important milestone for China.… Read More