Articles

Livelihood Alternatives: Enhancing rural development by supporting small farmers

In Odisha, the rural landscape is dotted with examples of individual excellence in the agri- development space. However, when it comes to collective efforts at economic transformation, the success has not been very encouraging. Many of the collective....

February 06, 2024 Governance and Political Studies , Capacity Building , Sustainability , Positive Bharat , StartUps , Livelihood Alternatives , cooperatives , small farmers , “One Block One Product” , NABARD , IRMA

Sustainability, Knowledge Platform and G-20 for Emerging Economies

Dr Swati Mitra Commentary

The recent COP 28 in Abu Dhabi and prior to that the G20 Summit in New Delhi observed “at the midway point to 2030, the global progress on SDGs is off-track with only 12 percent of the targets on track”. Global Leaders are tying loose....

January 11, 2024 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , SDGs , Sustainability , Global South , CSO , ESG

Shri S Gurumurthy highlights the Importance of India’s Traditional Practices for Conservation and Sustainability at a NITI Aayog Event

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

On 9th October, 2023, NITI Aayog organized its eleventh NITI In-House lecture at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), was invited to deliver the keynote address on “India’s Tr....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Article , NITI Aayog , Sustainability , Indian traditional practices

The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School: Inspiring Sustainability and Encouraging Education

Aarushi Gupta Positive Bharat

In the heart of Jaisalmer, known as the “Golden City” for its remarkable yellow sandstone architecture, lies a revolutionary educational and architectural marvel. The Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School stands as a testament to the fusion of visi....

October 11, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Women empowerment , renewable energy , Education , Architecture , Sustainability , Positive Bharat

Eco Park Information Centre (EPIC) - a Sustainable World in itself

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Promoting this aspect and environmental conservation, a....

October 05, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , Climate Change , water security , Ecology , Sustainability , biodiversity , Positive Bharat , Millets , de-centralization , eco-sanitation , Miyawaki Forest

Ice Stupas: Sonam Wangchuk’s Remarkable Blend of Ingenuity and Sustainability

Aarushi Gupta Positive Bharat

In the enchanting region of Ladakh, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Ice Stupas have become an awe-inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability. These towering ice structures, inspired by traditional Buddhist stupas, are the brainchild....

June 29, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Water conservation , Ladakh , Sustainability , Positive Bharat , Sonam Wangchuk , Ice Stupa

Yamuna Biodiversity Park: An Ideal Instrument for Environmental Sustainability in Urban Spaces

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Positive Bharat

In an era of climate emergency, the world is looking for desperate measures to tackle the issue of climate change. Apart from mitigation, the climate change discourse has now moved towards adaptation and nature-based solutions. Nature-based solutions....

March 21, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Climate Change , water security , Food Security , climate emergency , Ecosystems , Sustainability , nature-based solutions , biodiversity , Positive Bharat

Is Environment Social & Governance the Way to Achieve UN SDG’s?

Dr Swati Mitra Commentary

Working in the broader spectrum of Sustainability past 17 years, it is heartening to see the deep interest every stakeholder has taken towards achieving the UN SDGs in every aspect of life. The Government of India, State Governments, Corporates, Civi....

March 03, 2022 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , governance , Sustainability , strategic fitness , UN SDGs

Walk the Elephant- Environment & Social Governance

Dr Swati Mitra Commentary

Post the Union Budget presentation India Inc.’s growing involvement & concern on sustainability, clean energy and much more all of it falls in the broader ambit of ‘Sustainable Development’ which was reflected in most of CEOs’ statements. It ....

February 07, 2022 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , governance , COP26 , Sustainability , Environment

Chinese involvement in IUU Fishing

Amruta Karambelkar Article

Within the strategic community a less-spoken issue when it comes to China is its role in global fishing. Threat from China is often discussed in terms of its territorial aggression, military, its state-owned enterprises, its technology, hybrid warfar....

September 25, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , North Korea , China , Africa , UNCLOS , conservation , Maritime , Ecology , IUU , SDG , Ecuador , Fisheries , Sustainability , Environment