As cities grow at unprecedented rates, urban infrastructure faces mounting challenges driven by population growth, resource depletion, and climate change. Buildings, especially tall buildings, account for...

In September 2025, India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. With this addition, India has 18 notified Biosphere Reserves covering...

More than 260 million (26 Crore) people live in biosphere reserves worldwide. Altogether, these sites protect more than 7 million km2, an expanse roughly equal to the size of Australia. On November 3, the...

In a significant positive development, the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), a keystone marine species and a vivid indicator of ocean health, has been rescued from the brink of extinction.  The...

An innovative structure created using air-purifying plants was inaugurated in an urban park in Delhi last week. The installation is named ‘Breathable Art’ and will also serve as an interactive public...