In 1982, when Development Alternatives was founded, the vocabulary that governs India’s recent development ambitions did not yet exist. Sustainable development had no official definition. That would come five years later, in the Brundtland Commission’s landmark report – Our Common Future. Green jobs, circular economy, sustainability itself: none of these …
The story of the adaptation(s) of the VSBK technology and brick production processes in India is an example of collaboration among a range of partners coming from varied backgrounds, experience, expertise and skill sets, across formal and informal sectors, from artisans to technical experts and public sector agencies. This was …
India stands at the cusp of exponential urbanisation, with the urban population expected to double to 1 billion people by 2050. As hubs of concentrated human activity, cities have amplified social, environmental, and economic impacts and are also more vulnerable to the intensifying poly-crisis of climate change, disaster risk, pollution, …
Humans connection with nature is multifaceted, encompassing our physical, cultural and spiritual well-being. Recognising and nurturing this connection is essential for the sustainable and harmonious coexistence of humans and the natural world. The connection between humans and nature is fundamental and intricate, deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and essential …