As extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, climate change has transitioned from a distant threat to a pressing reality for India’s property market. Homes and buildings in climate-sensitive areas—including coastal belts, flood-prone … READ FULL STORY
An effective climate strategy requires taking a holistic approach to sustainability. The built environment (where people live and work) is a primary source of carbon dioxide emissions, making it one of the most significant … READ FULL STORY
As global climate patterns continue to shift, preparing our homes for these changes is more important than ever.. From extreme weather conditions to rising sea levels, the impacts of climate change can have profound … READ FULL STORY
The term ‘net-zero housing’ conjures up images of solar panels on rooftops. When you make any change to have a net-zero house, it starts with a new way of thinking, in terms of smart … READ FULL STORY
As India pledges to become a low-carbon economy, the real estate industry has a critical role to play in climate transition and accelerating decarbonising efforts. This includes regularly measuring and minimising the environmental footprint … READ FULL STORY
Climate change is real and it is here. Unseasonal rains across India, floods in Europe, wildfires in California and record-breaking summer temperatures – the impact of global warming is being felt in extreme weather … READ FULL STORY
Amid accelerating climate change and its adverse impact on human lives, it has become vital to use innovative solutions to make all aspects of construction development, such as design, choice of materials and construction … READ FULL STORY
Sustainability is no longer an option but the need of the hour, to conserve the resources and protect the environment. The increase in environmental awareness among people, has impacted real estate in India too. … READ FULL STORY
In order to make our infrastructure disaster-resilient, India will launch a Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, prime minister Narendra Modi announced, at the UN Climate Action Summit, on September 23, 2019. “I invite member … READ FULL STORY
If India’s target of achieving land degradation neutrality (LDN) by 2030 is not achieved, no land would be left, considering the immense pressure due to rising population, environment experts said, on September 3, 2019. … READ FULL STORY
While delivering the keynote address at the launch of the ‘Electric Mobility Forum’ of research organisation WRI India, vice-president Venkaiah Naidu, on March 28, 2019, called for the development of a comprehensive mobility plan, … READ FULL STORY
A total of 163 million people in India have no access to clean water close to home, or 15 per cent of all rural residents and seven per cent of all urban residents, says … READ FULL STORY
We often hear people say that ‘There was a time, when our city was full of greenery, the climate was cool and there was no water scarcity or flooding problem. Now, things have completely … READ FULL STORY
