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Climate action must focus on outcomes, not just budget spending: Suresh Mohapatra at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- Odisha needs to shift its focus from merely spending funds on climate-related programmes to ensuring measurable outcomes, former Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra said at the E... Read More


Climate change altering seasons, increasing disasters in Odisha: Swapnasri Sarangi of FES at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- Climate change is altering seasonal patterns and increasing the frequency and intensity of disasters across the world, including Odisha, Swapnasri Sarangi of the Foundation for Ecolog... Read More


Earth Again Conference 2026: Urbanisation, ACs and vehicles contributing to rising heat, says expert

India, Oct. 4 -- Rapid urbanisation, widespread use of air conditioners and increasing vehicular traffic are contributing to rising temperatures and changing the climate of cities, said Shishir Ranjan... Read More


Odisha needs more mangrove forests to address climate challenges, says Ex-PCCF Susanta Nanda

India, Oct. 4 -- Odisha needs to create more mangrove palm forests and expand wild grasslands to address ecological challenges and promote better coexistence between humans and wildlife, said former P... Read More


Urban greening can help cut carbon footprint: Dr Kajri Misra at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- Urban greening, including extensive tree plantation and rooftop greenery, can play a major role in reducing carbon emissions and making cities safer and more liveable, said Dr Kajri M... Read More


Storytelling today must be seen through the lens of climate change: Richard Mohapatra

India, Oct. 4 -- Climate change has emerged as one of the biggest challenges, and journalism must reflect its growing impact on people, livelihoods and the environment, said Richard Mohapatra, Managin... Read More


'Take money, but give us good roads', says Green Mobility expert at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- People should be willing to pay for parking and other urban services if the government ensures better roads and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, said Bankim Kalra, CEO of the Centr... Read More


Citizen science can help generating valuable data on climate change: Geetha Ramaswami at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- Citizen science can play an important role in documenting environmental changes and generating valuable data on climate change, said Dr Geetha Ramaswami, founder of SeasonWatch, at th... Read More


'Science is not just about scientists in white lab coats', says Anurag Mishra at Earth Again Conference 2026

India, Oct. 4 -- Science is not confined to laboratories and scientists in white coats, and ordinary citizens can play a crucial role in generating data that supports scientific research and policymak... Read More


Industrialisation main driver of Odisha's rising carbon footprint: Ex Chief Secy Bijay Patnaik at Earth Again Conference

India, Oct. 4 -- Extensive industrialisation is the main reason behind the sharp rise in Odisha's carbon footprint, former Chief Secretary Bijay Patnaik said today during a session on climate governan... Read More