January 18, 2017
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.… Read More
January 13, 2017
Socially and economically, the performance of the four northern Indian states (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) collectively known as BIMARU and neighbouring Nepal has left much to be desired. Together, they constitute one of the most deprived regions of the world. But tapping the region’s water resources may just quench its thirst for development.… Read More
January 7, 2017
In the search first for sustainability, and later looking to build resilience, Singapore started encouraging out-of-the-box, creative thinking in all fields of water resources management decades ago.… Read More
December 23, 2016
Increasingly severe water shortages and conflict over its allocation are threatening India’s federalism and future social and economic development, Asit K Biswas, Cecilia Tortajada and Udisha Saklani write.… Read More
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 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