JK Policy Institute
A country can be considered to be on a sustainable path if it can maintain its standard of living without depleting its natural resources or otherwise degrading the environment, for example, by polluting or not managing waste well. In that spirit, SDG target 12.2 aims to achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources by 2030.
Countries have demonstrated it is possible to achieve economic growth without depleting natural resources: on average, countries have increased the value of their natural capital by 26.8 percent since the mid-1990s. Yet, for many countries, economic growth continues to come at the expense of natural resources.
In the SDG framework, the responsibility to ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns is shared by governments, the private sector, and citizens.
Introduction Agriculture and allied activities remain the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy. According to the 2011 Census of India, approximately 80% of the region’s population is directly or…
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Introduction Kashmir’s apple industry, a cornerstone of the region’s horticultural economy, faces recurring disruptions each harvest season due to climatic events and infrastructural vulnerabilities along the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway. These…
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Introduction Kashmir’s handicrafts are more than just beautiful objects; they are living traditions that carry centuries of history, skill, and culture. From the warmth of the Kangri to the elegance…
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Introduction Kashmir is primarily connected to Jammu through NH-44, commonly referred to as the Srinagar–Jammu highway, which serves as the region’s economic and logistical lifeline. The movement of goods and…
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The Himalayas and Hindu Kush are not only geographical barriers. They are living ecosystems, water towers of Asia, and cultural landscapes that support nearly two billion people downstream. But in…
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Jammu and Kashmir is renowned for its spectacular glacial cover, which serves as a critical source of water for the region. The Jammu Region, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh alone are…
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Introduction: In Kashmir, springs—locally known as Naag—hold sacred, ecological, and economic significance. Historically, Kashmiris have cared for these springs voluntarily, keeping them clean and protecting them from any form of…
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Introduction Climate change is no longer a hypothetical future—it is a lived experience, a reality that is playing out in uneven and unpredictable rhythms worldwide. While the world struggles to…
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Introduction – The Breach We Cannot Ignore For climate science, 1.5 degrees Celsius was never a number — it was a threshold — a thin red line drawn not only…
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In the lush landscape of south Kashmir is Pampore, widely referred to as India’s saffron town. Its soil is not only fertile, it is holy to its people, tilled by…
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Introduction: After six years of the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2019 as a transformative initiative aimed at providing 55 liters of safe tap…
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Kashmir, known for its natural beauty, might face a serious environmental problem. While its beautiful landscapes still attract tourists, the air in the region tells a worrying story. Thick smog…
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