Conflicts and extreme climate change threatens access to food in 39 countries
Unrelenting conflict and rapid climate change is continuing to reshape agriculture across the world, and contributing to major food shortages across 39 countries, which...
Wedlocks in Kashmir’s landscape
Marriage is a sacred institution in the human societies. Down the passing phases of time, the human beings have tied knots of man and...
Building Sri Lanka’s Resilience To Climate Change
38-year-old Sivasidambaram Vasugi is the General Manager of one of the first cooperative-owned seed paddy processing centers in Killinochchi, Si Lanka. The Integrated Farmers...
Globally, youth are the largest poverty-stricken group
Half of all people living in poverty are younger than 18 years old, according to estimates from a new report released on Thursday by...
Global Waste to Grow by 70 Percent by 2050 Unless Urgent Action is Taken
Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, according to the World Bank’s new What a Waste...
Creativity, Entrepreneurial Spirit to Form the Blueprint of Innovative Cities of the Future
Even as new technologies inspire amazement and awe, revolutionizing the way we live our lives, technology leaders from around the globe who have gathered...
Cities Need to Be “Agile” to Capture Opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The world is urbanizing and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming life at an unprecedented rate. Cities must be “agile” – able to move...
Nuclear Power’s Role in Mitigating Climate Change
Nuclear power can make a vital contribution to meeting climate change targets while delivering the increasingly large quantities of electricity needed for global economic...
More than 65 Ways Blockchain Technology Can Fix Global Environmental Challenges
A new World Economic Forum report released today at the Global Climate Action Summit in California identifies more than 65 ways blockchain can be...
Genesis of Islam in Kashmir: Through historical insights
Islam is one of the monotheistic and major religions of the world with an enormous following of 1.8 billion Muslims in the world. Prophet...