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Japanese culture has a rich tapestry of concepts and techniques that offer profound insights into life, work, and the natural world around. From the continuous improvement through Kaisen to the soulful hospitality in Omotenashi, these concepts shape not just individual lives but also the broader societal ethos in Japan.

Early in my career, I had the good fortune and opportunity to work on marine turtles along the east coast of India.

Foundational learning and numeracy are vital to achieving quality and equitable educational outcomes. Considering large gaps among children in developing countries, especially those from low-income households, focused interventions are vital to enable children to progress academically and not fall behind the curve.

With the average global temperature set to reach 1.5 °C as early as 2027, there is an urgent need to amplify decarbonization efforts.

Among the ecosystems of coral reefs, estuaries, and seagrass meadows there exists the intricate forests of mangroves. Compared with other coastal ecosystems, mangroves contribute an average of 14% to carbon sequestration in the world’s oceans and they are a source if livelihood for several communities. As anthropogenic activities and climate change threaten the health of Mangroves there is an urgent need to focus on conservation.

Fragile mangrove ecosystems are vulnerable to climate change and unsustainable human activities. Over the last century a 40% decline in mangrove cover in India was reported. They are the primary source of livelihoods for many coastal communities and also protect inland areas and forests from worst effects of severe storms and flooding events. The need to protect mangroves is urgent.

Fostering psychological safety among employees is a critical aspect of creating a positive work environment that supports employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. Psychologically safe workplaces lead to improved organizational performance and success. This blog details the benefits of psychological safety at workplace and measures to promote it.

As climate change is intensifying, Honey bees are finding it hard to keep up with the shifts. Honey Bees pollinate about 75% of the world’s food crops, and play a crucial role in maintaining ecology.

A workforce re-entry program is a structured approach that aims to support individuals in re-entering the workforce after an extended absence. This blog highlights the need for good workforce re-entry programs for women, the features of an effective program, and the benefits of having one.

In recent years, the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) technique has emerged as a high-potential sustainable paddy cultivation method. It reduces water usage, labor costs, and greenhouse gas emissions. This blog is on the AWD practice, benefits, and potential.