Tag: Environment
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Right to a Clean, Healthy and Sustainable Environment
Recently, the United Nations General Assembly recognised the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a universal human right. Human rights are our inherent rights simply because we exist as human beings. Although the concept of human rights emerged after World War II, the right to a clean environment as a human right…
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Heatwaves in Europe: Soaring Temperatures and Unfurling Wildfires
Ferocious heatwaves have exhausted the European continent, which has only experienced a mild climate until now. This summer from June 2022, Europe and the Mediterranean region became victims of climate change’s notorious wildfires. From Portugal to Albania, thousands are afflicted by extreme heat and burns. Along with closed roads, destroyed homes, cut-short vacations, and breathing-related…
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ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND IT’S IMPACT ON WOMEN AND TRIBALS IN INDIA
The environmental problems are universal with global, regional, and national dimensions. On the contrary, laws are applicable within geographical boundaries. It is imperative to have some legislation in place to protect the environment. The statutory backing helps to deal with an Act of God. It also rectifies human-induced disasters and sets limits on exploitation. Before…
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The curious case of China and its water hegemony
The growing presumptions about the third World War over water don’t seem like a distant reality. We all know despite the fact that our planet is covered with 70 percent of water, the amount of usable water, i.e. freshwater is only 2.5 percent. With the ever-increasing scarcity of water globally and depleting freshwater resources, nations’…
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Brazil and Venezuela: Economic Crisis and its spiralling effects.
Brazil, the world’s 5th largest country in area and 6th largest in population, recorded over 6,00,000 Covid-19 deaths, just behind the United States and Russia in terms of the death toll. The United Nations High Commission on Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization on Migrants (IOM) have jointly appealed for $1.79 billion to support the…
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The NET-ZERO: a Real deal? or greenwashing agenda!
A brief history of climate change: Before understanding the concept of Net-Zero, it becomes important to understand the development timeline when it comes to climate change, the progress, promises, and the proposals made. Not far away in history, it was the discovery of the steam engine paving the way for the industrial revolution. Carbon emissions…
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In a nutshell: Decoding COP 26.
Climate challenge & COP-26 at Glasgow COP-26 at Glasgow was, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated events of 2021. For some, it was a hyped-up situation as the last chance to save the planet. In contrast, for others, decisions at COP held the reins to decide the fate of humanity. Nevertheless, whatever might…
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In Focus: BHUTAN- The land of happiness & sustainability:
Bhutan is a poster child for happiness and green living. With 70 per cent forest cover and power generation virtually entirely from mountain streams, Bhutan stands as an example of today’s environmental problems. It is the only nation on the planet to change is the first to achieve carbon neutrality. Considering Bhutan’s political agenda anchors…
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Seabed Mining & the hidden treasures – legal and environmental perspectives
Seabed mining holds the potential to make all the stories and legends about the underwater treasures and riches a reality. However, these are not the pirate and sunken ships treasures discussed here: gold coins, jewellery, and ancient artefacts. However, it is something very unique and revolutionizing. Had the old age pirates known about it, Sir…
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A tribute to “The King of Monarchs”- Homero Gómez González
“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century, he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” Jacques-Yves Cousteau Only a few distinguished people understand the importance of conserving this planet to ensure the human race continues to thrive. Among them was Homero…
