Tourism, especially foreigners coming to India, has always been a subject that has received less than the desired attention by successive governments at the centre and in the states.
A consensus has been arrived at the global level that we may have to essentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster a sustainable low-carbon economy for our own survival.
While the unprecedented speed of change in the contemporary world is remarkable, so, too, is the fact that the acceleration is primarily due to human behaviour and consumption patterns.
Why do we work in offices at all? During the Covid-19 shutdowns, a lot of productive office work got done without offices. Hybrid work and flexibility are now normalised, but the future of work is up for grabs. Office shock will continue for many years to come. And that can be an opportunity for climate-positive officing.
A look at the adverse effects of human activity-induced climate change and how it can be prevented.
Management is all about optimization of resources, and when we are talking about water—a resource that is essential for sustaining life—its management becomes infinitely more important.
Environmental degradation and lack of inclusivity—the two biggest challenges before the world—will most likely be addressed by the corporate world as they move on with life in the post-pandemic era. Our New Normal will and should lead us to a better world; and 2022 will be just the beginning!
Summary: The future of the world depends on the actions we take today with respect to climate change and environmental degradation. ‘Less is more’ should be our mantra when it comes to consumption.