India-led solar project lights up 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific nations
India and the UN have installed solar systems in 12 public buildings across 10 Pacific island nations under the USD 150 million India–UN Development Partnership Fund....
Tag : Sustainable Development
Bhutan Accelerates Solar Energy Drive with National Roadmap
Bhutan sets ambitious solar energy targets of 1,000 MW by 2029 and 5,000 MW by 2040, linking clean power with rural development, climate resilience, and economic growth....
Sri Lanka, EU Ink Grant Agreement for Biodiversity Conservation and Waste Management
Sri Lanka signs EU grant deal to boost biodiversity conservation and solid waste management for sustainable economic recovery....
Nobel Laureates Urge Bhutan to Embrace Its Unique Development Model Over Conforming to Global Norms
Nobel laureates Banerjee and Duflo praise Bhutan’s well-being-driven model, urging it to double down on clean energy, agriculture, and cultural roots....
Monsoon dependence of South Asia-Boon or Threat?
South Asia’s lifeline-the monsoon-feeds its fields and fuels its economies. But as climate shifts bring erratic rains and rising disasters, is this vital force turning into a looming threat?...
Can Eco-Tourism Save the Western Ghats or Is It Making Things Worse?
The Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, face threats from unregulated tourism. This article explores how eco-tourism can be made sustainable through community efforts, eco-friendly practices, and lessons from global models like Costa Rica and Bhutan....