This study assesses the impact of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on 15 non-attainment cities in one of the largest states of India, which offers policymakers substantial evidence to suggest that intensified provisions may be necessary for cities predicted to fall short of meeting program targets

Philanthropic giving has a long history in libraries and remains a source of critical funding.

This study proposes a “Climate-Smart Siting” framework for addressing potential conflicts between renewable energy expansion and biodiversity conservation.

World-class universities (WCUs) are key players in promoting global sustainability. This study shows that WCU's contributions to global sustainability can be seen in five different dimensions: education and research, outreach and engagement, campus operation and transportation, landscapes and ecosystems, and global leadership and impact evaluation.

The article concludes that meeting South East Asia ’s protein needs demands a dual focus on both quantity and quality, tailored to population-specific requirements and life stages. Sustainable solutions should leverage a mix of animal, plant, and novel protein sources, prioritizing local resources and innovations that enhance nutritional value and consumer acceptance. It cautions against simplistic shifts to plant-based diets, given persistent undernutrition and socioeconomic disparities, and stresses that future food policies and innovations must be guided by nutrient adequacy, environmental sustainability, safety, and cultural relevance to ensure robust and equitable improvements in regional nutrition.

This chapter supports UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 13: Climate Action as it explores hydrogen as a promising clean energy source, emphasizing sustainable production, storage, and transportation methods. It highlights the need for technological advancements, policy support, and investment to overcome current challenges and promote decarbonization. The focus aligns with SDGs related to clean energy, innovation, climate action, and responsible resource use.

Biodiversity and climate change are deeply linked, with biodiversity regulating climate and climate impacting habitats, yet this link is often overlooked in policy. Our study emphasizes integrating climate mitigation into conservation to preserve ecosystem services, even if protected area goals are met.

Introduction: Access to affordable and improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities is essential for people's daily lives, and it is the primary goal of Sustainable Development Goal 6

Global industrial meat production drives major social and ecological harms, yet policy debates often neglect the role of corporate power in sustaining these impacts. Through case studies, this study shows how industry concentration, government ties, weak regulation, and cultural norms enable externalized costs, and calls for systemic policies that confront meat industry power within the broader food system