Development Planning in the era of climate change: Student-citizens playing a part
Development Planning in the era of climate change: Student-citizens playing a part Tapping the potential of youth is imagined to contest the dreadful effects of climate change. Various forms of engagement are being carried out by young people around the world like cleaning drives, rescue operations where they volunteer to mitigate the effects of increasingly […]
Edathua Perunnal: A Pilgrimage Towards Sustainability
Edathua Perunnal: A Pilgrimage Towards Sustainability In the heart of bustling festivities and reverberating hymns, religious events blend cultural richness with profound spiritual fervor. Yet, amidst this vibrancy lies a challenge: managing vast quantities of waste. Picture the scene—a kaleidoscope of colors, a sea of faces, and remnants of celebration scattered: plastic bottles, food wrappers, […]
Transforming Waste into Agricultural Input solutions: The Scope of Nutrient-Enriched Municipal Compost
Transforming Waste into Agricultural Input solutions: The Scope of Nutrient-Enriched Municipal Compost In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions that enhance soil fertility and crop productivity while mitigating environmental impacts are crucial. One such promising solution gaining traction is Nutrient-Enriched Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Compost. This compost not only addresses waste management challenges but […]
Addressing the Textile Waste Crisis in Kerala: Opportunities and Challenges
Addressing the Textile Waste Crisis in Kerala: Opportunities and Challenges Waste management operates on many levels, extending beyond merely mitigating the harmful effects of waste. It plays a crucial role in preserving environmental health by reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems, and sustaining our resource base through effective resource recovery. The concept of resource recovery is not […]
Reclaiming our environment from the clutches of plastic- decoding EPR to transition to a Circular Economy
Reclaiming our environment from the clutches of plastic- decoding EPR to transition to a Circular Economy The quality of our lives depends on the quality of our environment. A recent study confirmed this seemingly obvious correlation – when your commons are clean and you have good quality air and water, with clean lakes and canals […]
Need for Downscaling Hazard Assessment, a key to unlock contextual knowledge.
Need for Downscaling Hazard Assessment, a key to unlock contextual knowledge. A sunset in Kuttanad, photographed by: Abhijith Narayan Kuttanad is a low-lying region situated in the southern Indian state of Kerala that has been affected by the severe effects of climate change, including floods that occur even during summer months due to bund breaches. […]
Navigating Sustainability: Insights from the Waste Management Seminar in Alappuzha’s Backwater Tourism Industry
Navigating Sustainability: Insights from the Waste Management Seminar in Alappuzha’s Backwater Tourism Industry Vembanad Lake, the largest backwater in Kerala and the third-largest in Asia, is recognized as one of India’s Ramsar sites due to its vital ecological significance and diverse ecosystem. Spanning the districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam, and covering an area of […]
‘Concern – Hope – Answer’ liquid Waste Management Conclave in Kerala An overview
‘Concern – Hope – Answer’ liquid Waste Management Conclave in Kerala – An overview Kerala’s dedication to human resource development and a decentralized governance model has earned it widespread recognition, resulting in a significant enhancement of living standards across the board. This improvement is particularly evident in the domains of public health, clean drinking water […]
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring the Wide-Range Benefits of Home Biogas Systems
Unlocking the Potential: Exploring the Wide-Range Benefits of Home Biogas Systems Climate change and global warming represent some of the most pressing challenges of our time, with effective waste management playing a pivotal role in their mitigation. Improper disposal and management of waste significantly contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon […]
Waste Management Techniques: Learning from Diverse Contexts
Waste Management Techniques: Learning from Diverse Contexts Waste management is one of the most pressing global issues of our time, impacting not only the environment but also the health and well-being of communities. With the rapid urbanization and population growth, the amount of waste generated is reaching unprecedented levels, posing significant challenges for cities and […]
