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Dharitri carries ARPA Foundation's field research into public argument — peer-reviewed science, policy analysis, and grounded commentary on land, water, and the communities who steward them.

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Issue Brief - 01-10-2026 6 October 2026 18 min read

Energy Transition across Asia: Lessons from Pakistan and Indonesia

What Two Emerging Economies Reveal about Balancing Energy Security, Economic Development, and Decarbonization

Junaid Ahmed and Asyifa Duwiyan Nuril HudaRead Article

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Energy Transition across Asia: Lessons from Pakistan and Indonesia
Issue Brief - 01-10-2026

Energy Transition across Asia: Lessons from Pakistan and Indonesia

What Two Emerging Economies Reveal about Balancing Energy Security, Economic Development, and Decarbonization

Junaid Ahmed and Asyifa Duwiyan Nuril Huda 6 October 2026 18 min read 113 viewsRead
The Silent Spread of Nitrate in Groundwater: An Emerging Public Health and Agricultural Crisis
Opinion Column - 03-07-2026

The Silent Spread of Nitrate in Groundwater: An Emerging Public Health and Agricultural Crisis

Across much of India, groundwater is the primary source of drinking water and irrigation. Nitrate contamination — driven by fertilizer overuse and flood irrigation — is rising silently in these aquifers. Drawing on field and laboratory research, this article traces the journey from soil nitrogen to drinking-water health risk, and outlines practical steps for farmers, policymakers, and water managers.

Preetismita Borah 3 October 2026 7 min read 29 viewsRead
When the disaster ends, the pollution begins: the hidden environmental legacy of extreme weather
Opinion Column - 03-06-2026

When the disaster ends, the pollution begins: the hidden environmental legacy of extreme weather

When floodwater recedes, wildfire smoke clears, or rainfall finally returns after a prolonged drought, people tend to assume the most critical environmental phase of the disaster has ended. This perception is understanda

Guilherme Malafaia 29 September 2026 7 min read 22 viewsRead
Counting the Pests, Missing the Predators: The Hidden Impact of Extreme Weather on Crop Protection
Opinion Column - 03-05-2026

Counting the Pests, Missing the Predators: The Hidden Impact of Extreme Weather on Crop Protection

What farmers had been reporting for years was quantified in a 2018 Science publication. For every degree Celsius of warming, yield losses to insect pests in wheat, rice, and maize increase by 10 to 25%. The temperate grain belts, where most of the world's grain is cultivated, fac

Dr. Abhay Punia and Dr. Nalini Singh Chauhan 23 September 2026 6 min read 35 viewsRead
A Forecast Is Not Protection: Governing Extreme Weather Before It Becomes Disaster
Opinion Column - 03-04-2026

A Forecast Is Not Protection: Governing Extreme Weather Before It Becomes Disaster

A forecast becomes protective only when it changes what public institutions do before the event arrives.

Dr Margaret Monyani 17 September 2026 6 min read 43 viewsRead
Six drivers, one framework: ESG value creation and the rise of ESG-linked pay
Issue Brief - 01-09-2026

Six drivers, one framework: ESG value creation and the rise of ESG-linked pay

ESG has moved from a reputational add-on into a value driver in capital markets and executive pay. This brief explains how real estate investors are translating ESG into measurable financial and governance decisions.

André C. S. Batalhão 26 August 2026 9 min read 68 viewsRead

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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