Sustainability and Climate Change Blog by Dr. Priyanka Pali

Global pandemic is making us all spend most of our time at home. It is completely on us now how we make use of this time wisely and try to convert our home into a more sustainable and environment friendly living space. Engaging in certain behavioural changes, such as using renewable sources of energy and volunteering for community-level clean-up campaigns, or altering our consumption habits, are some of the simple ways which are not only easy to do but can certainly result in creating that tiny ripple from your end which can make huge positive impacts for our planet. Here are 10 simple ways for adopting a more sustainable lifestyle at home: 1.  Use energy-efficient lighting  that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Isn’t that a bright idea! 2.  Shop wisely ! Make use of reusable shopping bags and let’s not bring plastic home. 3.  Choose non-toxic chemicals  to clean or home and office spaces. Let’s protect our waterways too! 4.  Plant trees ! Try to grow your...

2015 was a remarkable year for sustainable development and climate goals. Countries around the world signed many global agreements relating to sustainability and climate change. There was of course the iconic international treaty on climate change known as the Paris Agreement   and the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) ,  along with the ambitious Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction  and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Third International Conference on Financing for Development . Together they present an excellent and unprecedented opportunity for the world and its nations to address sustainable development issues, which can help them transform into climate-friendly economies. BUT how to reach these targets effectively and in time? We all know climate change is real and we do believe (to some extent) that it is happening and affecting our lives and livelihood on a day-to-day basis. To combat these harmful impacts that are happening or th...