1 Narratives Unbound: The Introduction 2 Cascading Climate Risks Impact on Water Governance and Human Security in the Hindu Kush Himalaya: A Case for Regional Adaptive Governance 3 Climate Justice: Evolution of Laws & Litigation in India 4 Demand Side Perspective on Sustainable Housing: Implications for Environment and Society 5 Preserving Identity: The Gaddi Tribe's Socio-Ecological Practices Amidst Legal and Environmental Challenges 6 Nudging for a Greener Future: How Subtle Choices Can Drive Pro-Environmental Behaviour 7 ChatGPT and Technological Disruption in Education: Preliminary Evidence from Switzerland 8 AI in Sales Call Analytics: Ensuring Equity in Access 9 Policy Responses to the Evolving Nature of Financial Cybercrimes in India 10 Spatial Infrastructure in the Modern Economy 11 Conceptualising Social Sustainability in a Smart City: Education, Community and Culture 12 Policies of Corridor Development in India and Urban-Rural Dichotomy 13 Policy Perspective of Development Control Regulations in Delhi, India.