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Environment

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March 19, 2020

“Biodiversity may be the most critical science for our survival”

How we can solve for the climate crisis in India, and why the National Biodiversity Mission is crucial.

by Rachita Vora, Saahil Kejriwal | 6 min read

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March 13, 2020

Air pollution: A problem we can solve in our lifetime

We need more support in the fight against air pollution. As donors, here are four steps you can take today.

by Shloka Nath | 6 min read

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February 28, 2020

Forest conservation vs land rights: A zero-sum game?

A government campaign to plant more trees has sparked a negative response from Adivasi communities.

by Lou Del Bello | 8 min read

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February 19, 2020

Are we missing a lifesaving opportunity?

Evidence shows that effective pesticide regulation can dramatically reduce the number of non-farm suicides taking place in India, while simultaneously improving public health, farmer incomes, and the environment.

by Aastha Sethi | 6 min read

Mumbai air pollution at dawn-air quality

January 18, 2020

10 things you didn’t know about India’s air quality

Everyone is talking about air pollution, but how much do you really know about it?

by Shloka Nath | 2 min read

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December 12, 2019

The environmental movement has made a few mistakes

Vance Martin on how the Western paradigm of development is hurting India, and what it will take to win the fight against climate change.

by Saahil Kejriwal, Smarinita Shetty | 6 min read

October 11, 2019

Flood management: Looking beyond defence strategies

The simultaneous implementation of diversified strategies can help make flood-prone areas more resilient.

by Abdul Hamid, Nirmalya Choudhury | 2 min read

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October 10, 2019

IDR Interviews | Dr Vandana Shiva

World-renowned scientist and biodiversity expert shares invaluable wisdom on the overlaps between indigenous and scientific knowledge, and how both can shape national and global policy.

by Saahil Kejriwal, Rachita Vora | 10 min read

September 19, 2019

Economic growth vs climate security: We can have it all

Growing economies tend to believe that effective climate policy comes at the cost of economic growth. But there are ways for countries to make development less carbon-intensive and more resilient.

by Britt Groosman, Richie Ahuja | 6 min read

Boy in school uniform wearing face mask

June 04, 2019

Air pollution: We aren’t doing enough

The government’s National Clean Air Programme is a good first step in its ‘war against pollution’. However, given the absence of a legal framework, and ambiguity around implementation, we are unlikely to be breathing safe air anytime soon.

by Zarir De Vitre | 6 min read

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