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View article: Allelopathy in Weed Management: A Comprehensive Review
Allelopathy in Weed Management: A Comprehensive Review Open
Allelopathy, the process by which plants release biochemicals called allelochemicals to influence the growth and development of neighbouring plants, offers promising avenues for weed management. This comprehensive review explores the diver…
View article: The SDG accelerator: Circular economy solutions through efficient sustainable consumption
The SDG accelerator: Circular economy solutions through efficient sustainable consumption Open
The integration of sustainable consumption, education, and circular economy principles is essential for effective waste management and achieving the United Nations sustainable development goals (UN SDGs). This research approach, including …
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Water-Energy-Food Nexus Resilience: Global Insights and Implications for India
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Water-Energy-Food Nexus Resilience: Global Insights and Implications for India Open
The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus has emerged as a critical framework for addressing resource interdependencies and building resilience against climate change impacts. Despite its growing prominence, significant knowledge gaps remain, part…
View article: Heatwave health risk index for Karnataka, India
Heatwave health risk index for Karnataka, India Open
Introduction: With the rise in global temperatures due to climate change, heatwaves are predicted to become more frequent, prolonged, and intense. Safeguarding people's health, well-being, and quality of life from the effects of climate ch…
View article: Accelerating circular economy solutions to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals
Accelerating circular economy solutions to achieve the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals Open
Circular economy seems a vital enabler for sustainable use of natural resources which is also important for achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals. Therefore, a special session addressing issues of “sustainable solutio…
View article: Realigning Developmental Programmes for Reducing Climate Vulnerability for Adaptation: Case Study of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in India
Realigning Developmental Programmes for Reducing Climate Vulnerability for Adaptation: Case Study of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme in India Open
India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to multiple disasters. The risks are compounded due to inherent vulnerabilities related to socio-economic conditions, environmental and climate changeClimate change. India has several flagship progr…
View article: Mitigation co-benefits of carbon sequestration from MGNREGS in India
Mitigation co-benefits of carbon sequestration from MGNREGS in India Open
Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme a large social security programme being implemented in India, with an average annual investment of US$ 7 billion. The bulk of the activities under this programme are focused on natural resou…
View article: Agroforestry to Achieve Global Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Targets: Are South Asian Countries Sufficiently Prepared?
Agroforestry to Achieve Global Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Targets: Are South Asian Countries Sufficiently Prepared? Open
Traditional agroforestry systems across South Asia have historically supported millions of smallholding farmers. Since, 2007 agroforestry has received attention in global climate discussions for its carbon sink potential. Agroforestry play…
View article: Syncing Phenology Phase and Canopy Spectral Reflectance of Common Tree Species of Four Forest Covers in India
Syncing Phenology Phase and Canopy Spectral Reflectance of Common Tree Species of Four Forest Covers in India Open
Variability in the leaf phenology of tropical trees impacts their growth.How phenology of tree species responds over rainfall gradient is relevant to study in the light of current climatic changes.Airborne visible and infrared imaging spec…
View article: Forests Policies and Programmes in India: Implications for Climate Change Adaptation
Forests Policies and Programmes in India: Implications for Climate Change Adaptation Open
Climate change is a major global environmental and developmental challenge and climate proofing of vulnerable sectors, programmes, natural systems and communities by integrating adaptation and mitigation options into planning process are i…
View article: Co-Benefits and Risks of Implementation of Forestry Activities for Climate Change Mitigation in India
Co-Benefits and Risks of Implementation of Forestry Activities for Climate Change Mitigation in India Open
Implementation of forestry activities as a climate change mitigation option is likely to result in a range of outcomes in addition to carbon sequestration and these include changes with respect to environmental, social and economic aspects…
View article: Impact of Climate Change on Vegetation Distribution and Net Primary Productivity of Forests of Himalayan River Basins: Brahmaputra, Koshi and Indus
Impact of Climate Change on Vegetation Distribution and Net Primary Productivity of Forests of Himalayan River Basins: Brahmaputra, Koshi and Indus Open
The impacts of climate change in terms of forest vegetation shifts and Net Primary Productivity (NPP) changes are assessed for Brahmaputra, Koshi and Indus river basins for the mid (2021-2050) and long (2071-2100) terms for RCP4.5 and RCP8…