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Research, Insights & Opinion

Evidence-based publications that translate field realities and scientific analysis into actionable policy and practice insights.

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Research Article - 01-02-2026 24 July 2026 14 min read

Measuring distance in a connected world: Telecoupling, Metacoupling, and the quantification of sustainability

Telecoupling and metacoupling reframed sustainability around interactions that cross distance. This essay traces how the two frameworks became measurable — from the CASA supply model to the breakpoint flow equation — and what the resulting indicators reveal about managing sustainability at scale.

André C. S. BatalhãoRead Article

Research Articles

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Measuring distance in a connected world: Telecoupling, Metacoupling, and the quantification of sustainability
Research Article - 01-02-2026

Measuring distance in a connected world: Telecoupling, Metacoupling, and the quantification of sustainability

Telecoupling and metacoupling reframed sustainability around interactions that cross distance. This essay traces how the two frameworks became measurable — from the CASA supply model to the breakpoint flow equation — and what the resulting indicators reveal about managing sustainability at scale.

André C. S. Batalhão 24 July 2026 14 min read 7 viewsRead
From Food Crops to Poppy Fields: How Conflict and Climate Change Are Reshaping Agriculture
opinion column - 02-08-2026

From Food Crops to Poppy Fields: How Conflict and Climate Change Are Reshaping Agriculture

Prolonged armed conflict and climate change are increasingly reshaping agricultural systems across the Global South, driving farmers away from traditional food crops towards opium poppy cultivation. Conflict-induced environmental degradation, food insecurity, water scarcity, and declining agricultural productivity have made poppy a resilie...

Dr Angana Kotokey 18 July 2026 12 min read 45 viewsRead
Current status of Bioenergy Generation in India
Opinion Column - 02-07-2026

Current status of Bioenergy Generation in India

India is the third-largest energy consumer in the world. Every year, the demand for fuel increases due to a rise in population, industrial growth, and transportation. To fulfil this growing demand, the country heavily relies on importing fossil fuels such as petroleum and natural gas. This not only causes pollution and raises energy security concerns but also makes energy more expensive.

Ayush Kumar and Neha Srivastava 8 July 2026 12 min read 70 viewsRead
Current Climate Changes in India: Reasons and Solutions
issue brief - 01-06-2026

Current Climate Changes in India: Reasons and Solutions

Climate change is one of the major challenges that humanity is facing in the 21st century. It can no longer be considered a future challenge, since its harmful effects are already being experienced across nations. Rising temperatures, longer heat waves, more frequent rainfall spells and high-intensity floods and droughts, more intense tropical cyclones, retreating glaciers, and rising sea levels have all now become regular events. Thus, climate change is an existential threat—for ecosystems, agriculture, water resources, public health and economies—with even the most developed countries facing significant impacts (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC], 2023).

Ayush Kumar and Neha Srivastava 7 July 2026 16 min read 65 viewsRead
India’s Summer Infernos: Why Our Cities Are Catching Fire and How to Stop It
Opinion Column - 02-06-2026

India’s Summer Infernos: Why Our Cities Are Catching Fire and How to Stop It

Urban areas across India are facing a dangerous surge in fire emergencies. In Delhi-NCR, fire services responded to over 7,800 calls between January and April of 2026, marking a significant year-over-year increase. This upward trend peaked in May, which broke previous records with 3,410 distinct incidents, following two high-profile fatal fires.

Dr. Vijay Kumar 4 July 2026 8 min read 22 viewsRead
Urban Heat Island Effect: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies with a Focus on Indian Urban Contexts
Opinion Column - 02-05-2026

Urban Heat Island Effect: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies with a Focus on Indian Urban Contexts

Urban Heat Island (UHI) is a phenomenon where metropolitan cities experience significantly elevated temperatures compared to rural areas. This temperature differential arises primarily from the transformation of the natural landscape into the built environment, characterized by impervious surfaces, reduced vegetation, and increased anthropogenic heat sources

Dr. Vijay Kumar 3 July 2026 9 min read 52 viewsRead

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Editorial Leadership

ARPA Editorial Board

17 members
No. 01Editor-in-Chief
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Professor A.S. Raghubanshi

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Professor A.S. Raghubanshi is a distinguished environmental scholar and the founding Director of the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development at Banaras Hindu University. Internationally respected for his work on tropical ecosystems and urban environments, he has made enduring contributions to ecological research, sustainability scholarship, and academic leadership in India.

Director, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
No. 02Editorial Board Member
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Dr. Pardeep Singh

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Dr. Pardeep Singh works on environmental management, climate change, sustainability, water scarcity, food security, and the Anthropocene. His scholarship reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic publishing, and dialogue on contemporary environmental challenges.

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
No. 03Editorial Board Member
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Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Dr. Olga Ustyuzhantseva’s work lies at the intersection of innovation policy, digital governance, climate change, and sustainable development. Her international research engagement contributes to broader conversations on transformative systems, technology, and sustainability transitions

Affiliated Senior Research Fellow, Trilateral Chair on Transformative Innovation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Sustainable Development, University of Johannesburg
No. 04Editorial Board Member
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Dr. Neha Srivastava

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Dr. Neha Srivastava is a recognized scholar in waste biorefineries, microbial technology, bioprocesses, and green nanotechnology. Her academic contributions span research, editorial leadership, innovation, and scientific publishing in areas central to sustainable environmental advancement

Research Scientist, Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi,
No. 05Editorial Board Member
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Dr. Shikha Daga

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Dr. Shikha Daga’s academic work bridges finance and sustainability, with interests in green economy, climate change, circular economy, and sustainable development. Her scholarship brings an important interdisciplinary perspective to the interface of commerce, policy, and environmental responsibility.

Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, P.G.D.A.V. College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
No. 06Editorial Board Member
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Dr. Sushil Kumar

ARPA Opportunity Foundation

Dr. Sushil Kumar specializes in air pollution, atmospheric microplastics, and environmental chemistry. His research and teaching contribute to a deeper understanding of environmental pollution processes and their broader implications for ecological and public well-being.

Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, Siksha-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, India