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May 25, 2023
The long road to recycling: Pheriwalis struggle for time
by Anuj Behal | 2 min read
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May 19, 2023
Centring equity in India’s climate philanthropy
Jarnail Singh, deputy director, India, at MacArthur Foundation, on why climate philanthropy in the country must adopt an equity lens and how partnerships in the sector can enable this.
by Shreya Adhikari, Smarinita Shetty | 7 min read
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May 12, 2023
India’s growing renewables sector needs regulation
Waiting for the renewable energy sector to mature before introducing regulations might cause irreversible damage to natural resources.
by Kundan Pandey | 6 min read
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March 24, 2023
Millet cultivation in India: History and trends
The Indian government is promoting millets as part of its National Food Security Mission. Learn about this climate-resilient cereal that has a role to play in food security.
by India Data Insights | 3 min read
A man helping another man in loading sweet sorghum stover into truck_agriculture in andhra pradesh
February 28, 2023
The changing face of agriculture in Andhra Pradesh
Repeated use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides over the years has resulted in poor soil health, pushing farmers in Andhra Pradesh to explore natural farming methods.
by Smarinita Shetty | 7 min read
A woman making food in a community kitchen-zero-waste cooking
February 10, 2023
Four tribes, four recipes, and much food for thought
Chefs from four different tribes in India share their recipes and discuss the threats to their food culture as they lose forests, migrate to cities, and struggle for livelihood in a changing world.
by Debojit Dutta | 6 min read
A woman and four men pouring water in a tank_sustainable agriculture
February 1, 2023
A single mother paves the way for working women in her village
A day in the life of a grassroots leader in Yavatmal who is committed to helping women become self-reliant and fostering community resilience against climate change.
by Priti Bele | 6 min read
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December 9, 2022
No land, no clay: What’s threatening mask-making in Majuli?
by Dhiren Goswami | 2 min read
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November 25, 2022
Climate mitigation vs adaptation
The climate crisis cannot be thought of solely as a mitigation problem or an adaptation issue—neither can its solutions. Here's why we must understand the interplay between the two.
by Kabir Sharma, Mihir Mathur | 7 min read
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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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