Environment and Ecology
Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits
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This section relates to initiatives that promote the principles of ecological integrity and limits. These are initiatives which envision models of decentralized conservation of land, water and biodiversity, based on a respect for both local and modern knowledge, and considering environment as an integral part of life and work. It also highlight attempts at linking livelihoods to ecological regeneration and restoration at local and landscape level. It will feature innovative attempts to deal with problems of pollution and waste. Overall, this section will try to work towards an understanding of the ecosystem which includes sociological, historical and geographical considerations while deciding on the path that local urban/ rural communities and the larger society take towards well-being.
200 Square Kilometers of forest land declared as Community Forest through a collaborative Gram Sabha of Panchayats Brenwar, Neego, and Jabbad in Budgam
A joint ‘Gram Sabha on Community Forest Rights (CFR) under the Forest Rights Act-2006.
Socio-political and environmental dynamics of Manipur’s Loktak Ramsar site
Scientists studying the ecological profile of the lake say that many species of native plants, fishes and other invertebrates have steadily declined
Traditional House Restoration in Ladakh
This short video highlights the importance of using local and sustainable methods and materials for construction.
The River Speaks
This short story was inspired by a walk organised alongside the Indus river in order to raise awareness and help the youth of Ladakh reconnect with the river and her ecosystem.
A manifesto for justice
People’s movements and civil society organizations have to continue promoting changes through advocacy for policy shifts and ground action by and with communities.
India’s agriculture at crossroads amidst environmental caution and technological innovation
The GM Mustard dilemma represents a delicate balance between agricultural innovation and environmental caution.
Interlinking of rivers could flood India’s freshwater with invasive fish
Scientists are urging for careful assessments and policy changes amidst global concern about invasive species and their effects on freshwater ecosystems.
केरल में उम्मीद का संगम (In Hindi)
विकल्प संगम एक साझा मंच है, जिसमें आपस में जोड़ने, गठजोड़ बनाने, एक-दूसरे सीखने व वैकल्पिक रास्ते तलाशने की कोशिश की जाती है.
A Standoff- Shepherding and the Van Panchayats of Uttarakhand
The story of Khushal and Beena Nitwal, who are right-holders of the Shankhadhura Van Panchayat in Munsiari highlights two seemingly opposing perspectives.