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The Triple Bottom Line of a Sustainable Society: “Planet, Profit and People”

A multidisciplinary approach towards sustainable development is imperative especially when we encompass the duty of creating a just social foundation

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National Agenda For Global Goals

The following piece will map out the 17 goals, and centrally sponsored schemes and related interventions for working towards the SDGs

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Liberal Arts As A Tool To Promote Sustainable Development

Growth seemed to be the end goal, the end which justified the means, and rapid economic 'growth' seemed to be an ideal priority for any policy-maker

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India Slips 6 Positions Down In 2017 Sustainable Development Index

With respect to East and South Asia countries, which India is a part of, the report concludes that the dashboard shows that the region faces major SDG challenges in health and education

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'$37 Billion Investment Needed To Achieve Global Health Targets'

The analysis shows that 85 per cent of these costs can be met with domestic resources, although as many as 32 of the world's poorest countries will face an annual gap of up to $54 billion and will continue to need external assistance.

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Growth Of Green Finance In India To Achieve SDGs, NDC Goals

In order to move to a low-carbon and climate resilient economy, it is integral that there is an adequate source of investment and private capital to support the commercialization of new technologies.

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Monthly Policy Review For May: Water Resources

In May 2017, an expert committee chaired by Dr M A Chitale submitted its report on ‘Preparation of Guidelines for Works on Desilation from Bhimgauda (Uttarakhand) to Farakka (West Bengal) of river Ganga’ to the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, as per a report by PRS Legislative Research. Here is the key observations and recommendations of the Committee

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Women Constitute Only 2% In Senior Leadership: MD, JLL India

But in spite of everything I strongly believe that authority is never given, it is assumed and nothing can replace hard-work, says Charu Thapar, Managing Director at Property and Asset Management, JLL India.

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‘Indian Environment Is In A Very Sad State’

In any developing country, energy is very important. India has been reducing its fossil fuel consumption through policy decisions like National Smart Grid.

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Globescan: Carbon Trumpoxide

The decision was condemned immediately by environmental campaigners and by the president’s political opponents. Trump also alleged that the accord unfairly advantages India and China. He claimed that India is eyeing foreign aid through this climate accord.

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