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Issue Brief - 01-02-2026 10 June 2026 17 min read

Geopolitical Unrest and Its Cascading Effects on the Global Environment

Geopolitical unrest among nations has a cascading effect on the environment, beyond the political and economic domains. This paper examines the spillovers of such conflicts on the global environment. It explores how disruptions in trade caused by war, mutual non-cooperation, energy insecurity, military actions, and natural resource exploitation contribute to environmental degradation. The study highlights how geopolitical instability and environmental sustainability are interconnected. The study further emphasises that there is an urgent need for strengthening global governance and cooperative frameworks to take up environmental issues effectively.

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Geopolitical Unrest and Its Cascading Effects on the Global Environment
Issue Brief - 01-02-2026

Geopolitical Unrest and Its Cascading Effects on the Global Environment

Geopolitical unrest among nations has a cascading effect on the environment, beyond the political and economic domains. This paper examines the spillovers of such conflicts on the global environment. It explores how disruptions in trade caused by war, mutual non-cooperation, energy insecurity, military actions, and natural resource exploitation contribute to environmental degradation. The study highlights how geopolitical instability and environmental sustainability are interconnected. The study further emphasises that there is an urgent need for strengthening global governance and cooperative frameworks to take up environmental issues effectively.

Professor (Dr) Sunil 10 June 2026 17 min read 16 viewsRead
Citizen Science and Sustainability Management: Bridging participation, data, and governance
Opinion Column - 02-02-2026

Citizen Science and Sustainability Management: Bridging participation, data, and governance

Citizen science has shifted from a peripheral practice to a recognised mechanism for generating data, engaging the public, and supporting governance across multiple scales.

André C. S. Batalhão 2 June 2026 13 min read 25 viewsRead
Community-based climate resilience policy in multilevel governance systems: A comparative analysis of the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh
Opinion Column - 02-01-2026

Community-based climate resilience policy in multilevel governance systems: A comparative analysis of the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh

The consequences of climate change are felt most acutely at the local level, yet adaptation requires coordinated action across multiple levels of governance. This is particularly true in India’s asymmetric federal system, where states and union territories possess varying degrees of autonomy.

Aleksei Sorbale 27 May 2026 8 min read 23 viewsRead
Beyond Greenwashing: Standardising ESG Reporting for Genuine Sustainability
Opinion Column - 01-10-2026

Beyond Greenwashing: Standardising ESG Reporting for Genuine Sustainability

Huge efforts towards sustainability, but no visible impact!!! Is it Greenwashing? Products claiming to be sustainable are found to be misleading.

Dr. Shikha Daga 25 May 2026 6 min read 43 viewsRead
Uttarakhand's Van Panchayats: SDG Pioneers at a Governance Crossroads
Opinion Column - 01-09-2026

Uttarakhand's Van Panchayats: SDG Pioneers at a Governance Crossroads

To a development economist, it was a masterclass to see how the Sustainable Development Goals are actually lived, not merely reported, but in the case of Uttarakhand, it is a ground truth which is being incorporated into daily lives.

Dr. Harshit Pant 14 May 2026 8 min read 60 viewsRead
Green Technologies in Contemporary India: A Quantitative Analysis of Indian Media Discourse
Opinion Column - 01-08-2026

Green Technologies in Contemporary India: A Quantitative Analysis of Indian Media Discourse

India today is undergoing a profound technological transformation: it is moving from reliance on traditional energy sources towards an integrated “green” ecosystem

Mariia Rakhimova 13 May 2026 3 min read 51 viewsRead

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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