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The Bay of Bengal is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions. The Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna basin sustains nearly 700 million people, yet fragmented water governance costs the region over USD 14 billion annually in disaster losses and missed development opportunities. By reframing rivers and seas as shared commons, Sahabhagita – a framework of cooperation- highlights how regional cooperation can strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and build a more stable and prosperous Bay of Bengal future.

Twenty-five years after the Bhuj earthquake, India has strengthened its disaster systems—but seismic risk remains high. Artificial intelligence offers a decisive shift from reactive response to anticipatory risk management through real-time seismic analytics, predictive damage modelling, and smarter emergency logistics. With the India AI Mission providing national infrastructure and coordination, India can embed AI into disaster governance at scale—building cities, systems, and institutions resilient to the earthquakes of the future.

Jeevika is a community-driven initiative on resilience at the intersection of multidimensional poverty and cross-border risk in North Bihar. Effective disaster risk reduction relies on community-led initiatives that leverage local knowledge and social capital to build lasting resilience. This blog post highlights that fostering grassroots action is essential for proactive adaptation and long-term safety.

Post-tsunami measurements proved that Great Nicobar subsides without warning. The island sits on an active subduction zone that sinks during quakes. Geologists have documented it, but the tribunal ignored it.

The scientific method is both a source of wonder and our strongest defence against misinformation.

Radio has always carried a certain charm — intimate yet expansive, simple yet powerful. It slips quietly into daily life, asking for little but offering companionship, information and a sense of belonging. Long before screens dominated attention, radio was the trusted voice in the room — connecting distant geographies, diverse languages and countless lives through shared listening