India needs more urban forests for multiple benefits
Although there is no lack of good examples that can be adopted, a lack of political will and outdated laws hamper the creation of urban forests in Indian cities
Although there is no lack of good examples that can be adopted, a lack of political will and outdated laws hamper the creation of urban forests in Indian cities
Women and girls are more likely to be put in harm’s way when extreme weather events in developing countries like India displace millions of people every year
Governments need to urgently reduce air pollution, a leading health risk in developing countries, and providing quality data in the public domain is a key first step
The Covid-19 lockdown achieved 95% of the target set by India’s clean air programme in four major cities, holding important lessons to curb air pollution round the year
Artificial intelligence tools can provide efficient frameworks to design and propagate clean air campaigns for greatest online reach and effectiveness
Kirk R. Smith, who made India his second home, was instrumental in driving policy initiatives to combat indoor air pollution that affects women and children the most