SDGs

As Karachi battles these shortages, the episode serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of urban infrastructure in rapidly growing megacities facing governance and maintenance challenges.

This proposed overhaul of Sri Lanka’s Environmental Act represents one of the most ambitious and unyielding ecological policy shifts in the nation’s history.

Critics of the proposal argue it may prioritize easing legal complexities for existing practices over long-term societal progress.

As the 1 July 2026 deadline approaches, the Ministry of Rural Development has outlined a seamless transition plan.

UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Kanni Wignaraja emphasized that standard economic management measures will not suffice in this landscape.

As climate change intensifies arid conditions in many parts of the world, Chinese scientists have shown that with a little help from the earth’s oldest microbes, humanity can begin to heal degraded landscapes at a pace that matches the urgency of the crisis.

The possibility of an El Niño event during the upcoming southwest monsoon season raises concerns about below-average rainfall in the coming months

The UN assessment ends on a note of cautious urgency. The Seville Commitment, though imperfect, still represents the clearest roadmap available.