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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.

The report warns that the world risks locking itself into a future of escalating plastic pollution, rising costs, and mounting environmental and health consequences

Way back in 2007, the land at Kuberpur, functioned as a typical landfill site. Thousands of tons of solid waste collected daily by the municipal corporation were dumped here. Over the years, this dumpsite dutifully served the city, but gradually it became a centre of distress itself.

For Delhi’s waste pickers, a working bus route is not a luxury. It is a pathway to dignity, safety, and survival. In a city battling extreme heat, toxic air, and rising inequality, climate justice might just begin with a seat on a functioning, inclusive bus.

Sri Lanka’s involvement in the regional initiative comes amid growing environmental concern about the country's increasing plastic waste. Like many nations in Asia, Sri Lanka has seen a surge in single-use plastics and limited infrastructure to manage them.

The Miyawaki forests grow rapidly and offer significant environmental advantages, including reducing air and water pollution, preventing soil erosion, and fostering biodiversity.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change, India’s Biennial Update Report-4 serves as a testament to the power of proactive, inclusive, and equitable climate policies.

By promoting these collaborative efforts, the Union government aims to minimize waste disposal, recover valuable materials, and establish recycling units in partnership with recyclers, refurbishers, and start-ups.