The book Green Prints is a thoughtful collection that explores the principles and practices of sustainable development and renewable energy. It emphasizes the urgent need for eco-friendly innovations and responsible resource management to build a greener future. Through insightful research, case studies, and forward-thinking ideas, Green Prints serves as a blueprint for balancing human progress with environmental preservation. The book inspires readers to adopt sustainable lifestyles and contribute to global efforts for environmental conservation, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers alike.

In this edited book, Green Prints (Mapping the Future of our world), We have attempted to capture some of these stories like Indian knowledge system for sustainable development, Sustainable urban planning, Renewable energy challenges and opportunities, Traditional water conservation bodies, Ethnomedicinal plants as green practices, Waste management challenges and solutions, Biodegradable plastic, Green approaches through Nanotechnology, Sustainable approaches to reduce post harvest loses, Innovative pathways to a sustainable planet, Green tech AI and the future of environmental, etc.

The present edited book “Green Prints – Mapping the Future of Our World” covers various aspects of sustainable development and their future aspects. This book attempts to discuss the role of people towards conservation of this earth planet. Chapters included in this book have been guided by the belief that sustainable living is not an abstract idea but a conscious practice, achievable through awareness, empathy, and collective effort. It is an invitation to the reader to step into a dialogue with nature, to listen deeply, and to act wisely.

It is our sincere hope that this book will serve as both a source of insight and a catalyst for dialogue, inspiring readers to contribute actively to shaping a world where human progress and ecological harmony walk hand in hand.