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Urban slums represent one of the most pressing challenges in contemporary urban development, particularly in rapidly growing cities across the Global South. Characterized by high

Rivers are the lifelines of ecosystems and civilizations, yet they are increasingly under threat from anthropogenic activities. Globally, an estimated 80% of wastewater flows back

Across the globe, river pollution has emerged as one of the most urgent and complex environmental challenges of our time. Rivers—often called the arteries of

Redefining Waste in the Margins of the City Across the sprawling landscapes of rapidly urbanizing cities, informal settlements and urban villages represent a paradox of

The world’s oceans are drowning in plastic. An estimated 11 million metric tonnes of plastic enter marine ecosystems each year—a number projected to nearly triple

As the world urbanizes at an unprecedented rate, cities are rapidly becoming the epicenters of economic activity, population growth, and, consequently, waste generation. According to

Freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, are vital for biodiversity, climate regulation, and human survival. However, the world is facing a freshwater crisis due to rapid industrialization,

A Growing Crisis: The Reality of Urban Flooding Urban flooding is not just about excessive rainfall. It is a complex phenomenon triggered by poor drainage,

Rethinking Plastic Waste: A Community-Driven Solution for Urban Pollution Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of the 21st century, with its