Eco-Business

Indian regulatory codes are largely advisory when it comes to dealing with heat, ignoring humidity altogether, placing millions in danger during heatwaves and monsoons.

As floods become more frequent, Bangladesh boosts warning systems and aid delivery but more needs to be done to mitigate risk.

Evicted local people say marine protected area around Indian Ocean archipelago is a colonial imposition.

Mass student-led protests against changes in government jobs quotas highlight deep economic challenges faced by youth.

By Ramesh Bhushal

By Auqib Javeed

By Yajie Yang

By Donald Takhell, Ningthoujam Victor

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Funders put billions into the ‘blue economy’ but are ignoring its core principles of equity and sustainability, says Essam Yassin Mohammed. By Essam Yassin Mohammed

Amazon workers near Delhi were dripping with sweat. The heat in their warehouse was oppressive, causing exhaustion and dizziness. By Rajendra Acharya

To avoid floods, Indian cities need to engage in nuanced, localised and comprehensive planning and development decisions. By Amita Bhide

International financial flows and mechanisms must be improved to support instead of burden climate adaptation and energy transition efforts of the world's most vulnerable countries. By Mia Mottley and Wale Edun

By Biswajit Dhar

By Gabriela Fernando and Sabina Puspita

By Mahya Tavan

By Aparna Agarwal

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Scientists in the Global South are studying how solar geoengineering could affect their communities. One team in Pakistan is focusing on malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that affects millions in tropical and sub-tropical countries yearly.

EB Studio The built environment's sprawling carbon footprint can be reined in by giving old buildings a 'climate makeover' as cities grow. The Eco-Business Podcast talks to Vinod Jethani about the benefits and challenges of retrofitting old buildings.

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