School of Natural Sciences and Engineering

The influence of landslides (LS) on forest structure, composition, and functionality has gained limited scientific attention compared to socioeconomic aspects. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating the dynamics of pre- and post-LS occurrences in and around the Kali Tiger Reserve (KTR), Western Ghats. Our approach integrates multi-source, multi-temporal earth observation data, vegetation indices, field observations, and machine learning techniques.

The impact of the loss of a partner is devastating. When it comes to women, it gets magnified due to the long-term struggle for their fundamental rights and dignity. Armed conflicts resulted in displacement, and in more recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an enhanced number of people losing their partners. In 2010, the UN adopted June 23 as the International Widows Day. What can we do? Be empathetic and understand. Enhance awareness, advocacy, social support, and empowerment, and push governments to implement policy reform.

Hate speech and its impact on society are not new. The scale and impact are increasing due to the emergence of new modes of communication and reaching out to people. The UN launched “The International Day for Countering Hate Speech,” which is observed on 18 June yearly.  Hate crimes are rising and at an alarming pace. It is a double-edged sword. Newer communication technologies like social media enable activists to work for democracy and hate groups.

 Every year, World Refugee Day is observed on 20 June. End of 2023, the world has seen ~117 million people displaced worldwide. 40% of them are children.  Prolonged wars, drought, and insecurity are a few of the several reasons why people seek refuge. The world must come together, in the first place, to avoid conflicts and prolonged wars. Organisations must work to ensure the safety of the refugees and build the process for their economic upliftment and social inclusion. The support is needed more than ever. 

Effective public administration is crucial for creating a better future for all. Governments struggle to function effectively without capable public administration, hindering sustainable development efforts. Recognising the importance of public service institutions, the UN passed a resolution in 2002 to observe 23 June as "The UN Public Service Day". Though the public trust in governmental institutions is increasing, more needs to be done.

This paper analyses 556 model scenarios assessed by IPCC’s Working Group-III for the 6th Assessment Report, which have an underlying 10-region classification and correspond to restricting warming levels to 1.5 ℃ and 2 ℃. We show that across all scenarios, the current global inequalities in incomes, energy use, and emissions, are projected to continue even in 2050. Scenarios also project higher per capita fossil fuel use and lower carbon dioxide removal in developed countries in 2050 compared to developing countries.