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Resilience in the Face of Nature’s Fury in the Hills of Kalimpong and Sikkim

Climate change is exerting significant pressure on the hills of Kalimpong and Sikkim, causing residents to struggle to adapt to shifting weather patterns and unprecedented disasters, particularly during the monsoon season. The situation in the hills of Kalimpong and Sikkim has become even more difficult ever since the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) in 2023 ...

Clearing the Air: Rethinking Urban Mobility through Low and Zero-Emission Zones in India

In the face of escalating air pollution, Indian cities can significantly improve air quality and public health by adopting LEZs and ZEZs, inspired by successful global models. By prioritizing zero-emission vehicles and sustainable urban mobility, these innovative strategies offer a roadmap for a cleaner and healthier future ...

Carbon Market Uncovered: Safeguarding the Planet and Protecting Indigenous Rights

Carbon Market enables the trading of carbon credits to offset GHG emissions. However, it faces criticism for "greenwashing" and "Carbon Piracy," where indigenous communities may be exploited, highlighting the need for stronger regulations and rights protection. Innovations such as blockchain and third-party verification offer transparency, making the market a potential driver of both environmental and social sustainability when managed inclusively and ethically ...

Hydropower in the Indian Himalayas: A Renewable Resource Facing Growing Threats

The Himalayan region, with only 20% of its 500 GW potential harnessed, faces significant risks due to its susceptibility to earthquakes, landslides, and floods. Environmental activists argue that construction and deforestation for hydropower projects increase disaster risks. Experts emphasize the need for more resilient infrastructure, improved early warning systems, and strict compliance with safety regulations ...

Climate change impact on health – a crisis at the crossroads

One of the biggest health hazards threatening the global population today and thereby, overall wellbeing and future sustainability is, climate change. The profound effects of climate change are increasingly evident in the deteriorating air quality, rising temperatures leading to more frequent heat-related incidents, noise pollution, extreme weather events, and unprecedented rise in sea levels. Some of its direct implications on human health are increase in respiratory ...

Unlocking urban sustainability: The rise of Nature based Solutions

About 57% of the world's population, ~4.46 billion people, currently live in cities. This number is expected to increase to 6.7 billion, or more than two-thirds of the global population, by 2050. This rapid urbanization trend is expected to result in increased climate change, nature loss, and pollution. Cities, which consume 75% of natural resources and are responsible for 80% of global GDP, hold significant political, ...

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Hello and welcome to my website! I’m Tasneem, and I’m passionate about sustainable development. My journey started with a degree in Civil Engineering in Kolkata, which ignited my love for creating greener, smarter cities. I then pursued an MSc in Sustainable Cities in the UK in 2020, where I explored exciting solutions to urban challenges.

As you explore my work and ideas, I’d love to hear from you. If you’re interested in collaborating on projects that promote sustainability or simply want to exchange thoughts, feel free to get in touch. Together, we can drive the change our cities need. You can contact me at [email protected].

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