From diesel-spewing tourist boats to polluted fishing harbors, India’s coastal emissions are a ticking time bomb
Abstract: India’s maritime domain holds immense potential for driving sustainable economic growth, technological innovation, and community resilience. However, challenges such as limited infrastructure, environmental degradation, and a skills gap threaten to hamper this progress. This conversation explores how education, institutional reform, and technological foresight are reshaping India’s maritime aspirations. From blue accounting and marine biotechnology to shipbuilding and AI-enabled ports, the discussion unpacks strategic imperatives for India’s blue economy. The insights offered emphasize the need for sustainable practices, inclusive capacity building, and a shift in national consciousness about the ocean's central role in development.
Heatwaves in India have evolved from seasonal anomalies to one of the country’s most pressing climate emergencies. While the meteorological understanding of heatwaves has advanced significantly, facil...
The oceans, covering over 70 per cent of the Earth’s surface, have long been perceived as infinite reservoirs of resources. However, with the escalation of climate change impacts and pressures from hu...
Heatwaves are no longer episodic extremes but are increasingly becoming a structural feature of India’s climate landscape. Globally, nearly half a million people die each year from heat-related causes...
The conceptualization of the blue economy is rapidly evolving from a niche sub-sector to a central aspect of economic and ecological discourse. In this conversation, Pradeep Chauhan, Director General...