Enabling Children for Foundational Learning
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. Foundational learning is the basis of all future learning for a child. Not […]
Regenerative Agricultural Practices for Decarbonization
With the average global temperature set to reach 1.5 °C as early as 2027, there is an urgent need to amplify decarbonization efforts. cost-effective regenerative agricultural practices when coupled with community involvement have the potential to promote decarbonization at scale. In the 2015 Paris Agreement, Countries pledged to limit the global average temperature rise to […]
In the Shadows of the Sea: Beauty, Fragility and Restoration of Mangroves
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 of livelihood for several communities. As anthropogenic activities and climate change threaten the health of […]
Guardians of the Coastline: The Urgent Need to Protect Mangroves
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 […]
Psychological safety at work place
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. In recent years, psychological safety has emerged […]
Buzzing in Crisis: How Climate Change Affects Honey Bees
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. Climate change is affecting the behaviour, physiology and population of honey bees thereby affecting fruit production and seed yields and […]
Building good workforce re-entry programs for women
Women who have taken time off from their careers due to caregiving responsibilities, personal or family health issues, or other reasons often find it challenging to re-enter the workforce. 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 Workforce re-entry […]
Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) for Sustainable Paddy Cultivation in India
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. Anil is a paddy cultivator in the Mukundapuram Gram Panchayat of Nidamnoor Mandal, Nalgonda (Telangana). He […]
Climate-smart practices in agriculture: The way forward
This is a blog on effective climate-smart agricultural practices that promote sustainability in agriculture by mitigating and adapting to climate change. These regenerative agricultural practices also enhance production and farmer incomes. Climate-smart practices in agriculture refer to approaches and techniques that are aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices while mitigating and adapting to the impacts […]
Carbon Inequality
Carbon inequality disproportionately burdens developing and under-developed regions. It further marginalizes low-income communities and deteriorates the climate. To address this issue, it is essential that countries show greater commitment and dedication to reducing carbon emissions including transitioning to renewable energy, implementing sustainable development practices, and providing support to vulnerable communities. Carbon inequality refers to the […]