Opinions
Climate Change: The Big Test for Public and Private Regulation?
By Bastiaan van der Linden, Associate Professor - CSR, EDHEC Business School
Growing concerns about anthropogenic climate change have led to the rapid development of...
Reconnoitring The Interface of CSR and The SDGs, Building A Sustainable Society
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are intertwined, just like two strands of the DNA. CSR was mainly understood to be...
CSR and philanthropy for urban slums are vital to drive enduring change
As one enters an urban slum in the plush neighbourhoods in a city, you see children playing on rough grounds and vacant lots, in...
Traceability: The Driving Factor in Ensuring Sustainability in Engineering
Global warming, rising pollution levels, extensive use of consumer electronics and natural resources, and economic and social inequality are compelling organizations to focus on...
Community-based Tourism: Protecting Nature, Conserving Traditions
Bright blue skies, lofty peaks and emerald green water – I stood mesmerized, watching the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers. The clean air...
Digital Learning and Foundational Literacy & Numeracy – What can work?
FLN refers to the ability among children to read with meaning and solve basic math problems by the end of Class 3. These are...
How Nature-Based Solutions Can Help in Addressing the Root Causes of Climate Change
The Decade of Action (2020-2029) began with a bang. After facing the warmest decade on record (2010-2019), the hopes of getting some relief were...
Focus On Rural Women Livelihoods: Game changer for recovery of the rural economy
The pandemic, the aftermath of the first two waves and the continuous fear of a third wave have gripped the nation with many challenges....
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 – Good Mental Health Every Day
We are generally busy in our lives, in our daily routines or even on social media. We are surrounded by too many 'friends' who...
The enterprising spirit of next generations can usher in a new – and better – normal
By Manuelle Malot and Genevieve Houriet Segard, EDHEC Business School
Unprecedented Covid-19 crises have confirmed the relevance of the term ‘VUCA’ for an increasingly...
How can CSR Funds Help Build the Rural Health Infrastructure in India for COVID and Beyond?
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us that despite several policies oriented towards rural growth and development, the widening socio-economic disparities have posed a huge...
World Bamboo Day: Empowered prosperity through Bamboo
Twelve years ago, on this date (September 18, 2009), at the 8th World Bamboo Congress in Thailand, the World Bamboo Organisation declared the day...