Environment

One of the key aims of the Forest Rights Act has been to decentralise forest governance by conferring powers on the gram sabha. DAJGUA, a new umbrella scheme for forest-dwelling communities in India, may upend this.

Oukhoo, a village in Kashmir, produces most of India’s pencil slats. But the felling of poplar trees is now threatening wood supply, jobs, and the region’s economy.

Faced with climate change, riverine communities are using memory maps, audio notes, and images to archive oral histories and traditional adaptation strategies.

In just 10 minutes, learn how India’s commons power its people, ecology, and economy—through examples, their history, and challenges.

In India, computer and mobile repair shops have long extended device lifespans, yet they remain overlooked in e-waste management plans.

In 2024, Indian band Swarathma ditched diesel gensets and powered their tour with solar energy. Here’s why that could be a game-changer for live events.

Waste is predominantly perceived as an urban problem. The data gap on rural waste management obfuscates the scale of this challenge.

Women’s demands for gender justice intersects with the climate crisis in many ways, yet they are left out of developmental decision-making. This needs to change.

Conservation in India needs to move beyond protection of flagship species like tigers and elephants, to include the variety of flora and fauna the country hosts.

As Delhi gets ready to vote, a citizen-led charter calls for systemic solutions—sustainable mobility, safer streets, and inclusive public spaces—for a better quality of life.