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rhinoceros drinking water in a forest-forest conservation
April 25, 2023
Reimagining how we protect India’s forests
Civil society, government, and the private sector are all important players in forest conservation. Here's how each of them can act as stewards for India's forests.
by Rohini Nilekani | 7 min read
Bells with red strings tied to a tree_environment conservation
February 2, 2023
Can folklore play a role in environmental conservation?
Conservation policies must be more inclusive of indigenous narratives, as their belief systems have protected the environment for centuries.
by Arundhuti Dasgupta | 8 min read
Two farmers standing in front of a herd of Indian buffaloes_biodiversity conservation
January 25, 2023
Pastoralism can prevent a biodiversity crisis
The world is losing its biodiversity. Here’s why it’s time to include pastoralists as partners in biodiversity conservation.
by Ian Scoones, The Conversation | 4 min read
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November 18, 2022
Solar plant bears no fruit: Why Jaisalmer’s farmers are unhappy
by Aman Singh | 2 min read
woman in saree sowing crops-sustainable agriculture
November 15, 2022
Sustainable agriculture: Bringing Indian farmers on board
To mitigate the effects of climate change, we need to introduce sustainable agricultural practices incrementally and with due emphasis on profit.
by Reena Mathai Luke | 5 min read
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November 3, 2022
Scorched earth: What’s causing the spike in Odisha’s forest fires?
by Kartik Chandra Prusty | 2 min read
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August 30, 2022
Reseeding a forest: Villagers in Odisha choose sustainability
by Kartik Chandra Prusty | 2 min read
A kettle of vultures
July 14, 2022
Feast of death: What’s causing the decline in Assam’s vulture population
by Nabarun Guha | 2 min read
Two male nest protectors from the Nyishi tribe in a forest, one in a green polo neck tshirt and the other in a black tshirt, which says apna time ayega. The man in the black tshirt is looking up with a binocular. They work on hornbill conservation
May 26, 2022
From hunters to nest protectors: Why the Nyishi tribe saves hornbills
by Budhiram Tai, Tajik Tachang | 2 min read
The neutralised shangdong and stupa at Tsaba valley against Leh's mountains and blue skies_Rigzen Dorjay-wildlife conservation
March 31, 2022
A prayer for conservation: Turning Chushul’s wolf-trapping pits into stupas
by Ajay Bijoor, Karma Sonam | 2 min read
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