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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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Opinion Column - 03-10-2026 15 October 2026 7 min read

A hotter world is rewriting the rules of disaster

2024 was the warmest year in the 175-year instrumental record, the first calendar year to cross 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average, and also the year in which extreme weather displaced more people than in any of the previous sixteen.

André C. S. BatalhãoRead Article

Research Articles

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A hotter world is rewriting the rules of disaster
Opinion Column - 03-10-2026

A hotter world is rewriting the rules of disaster

2024 was the warmest year in the 175-year instrumental record, the first calendar year to cross 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average, and also the year in which extreme weather displaced more people than in any of the previous sixteen.

André C. S. Batalhão 15 October 2026 7 min read 30 viewsRead
Why we Need Cross-Disciplinary Science to Tackle Environmental Challenges?
Opinion Column - 03-09-2026

Why we Need Cross-Disciplinary Science to Tackle Environmental Challenges?

Creativity, invention, and innovation have always driven human progress. Today, science and technology are pushing us into uncharted territory.

Prem Prakash Singh and Joystu Dutta 12 October 2026 6 min read 123 viewsRead
Planetary Health and Community Resilience: Comparative Lessons from India and the Amazon Basin
Opinion Column - 03-08-2026

Planetary Health and Community Resilience: Comparative Lessons from India and the Amazon Basin

India and the Amazon Basin offer important comparative lessons about planetary health, showing how ecosystem durability and human wellbeing increasingly depend on governance and decision rights over land use.

Vivek Singh 9 October 2026 11 min read 57 viewsRead
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 151 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 44 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 37 viewsRead

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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

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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