conservation

In arid Rajasthan, livestock owners struggle with fodder shortages and encroachments upon their shared land. The residents of Thana, a small village, have found a solution.

The removal of lantana is key to restoring ecological balance in the forest. Here’s how this invasive species is being rooted out.

The lack of comprehensive data on India’s common lands affects conservation, resource use, and land rights. A national registry could change this.

Regular land audits and access to data can help the panchayats prevent encroachment and better govern the common lands.

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.

Climate change is a major threat to animals and their habitats, thereby increasing chances of human-wildlife conflict. Here's how we must rethink conservation efforts in light of the climate emergency.

The world is losing its biodiversity. Here’s why it’s time to include pastoralists as partners in biodiversity conservation.