Environment and Ecology

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.

Women Like Bhanumati Are Powering Andhra’s Natural Farming Mode

Women farmers in Anantapur are using natural farming to reshape agriculture, economies, and gender roles. They are reviving traditional methods of preserving seeds of native millets while also resisting the commercial takeover of village commons.

महिलाओं को आत्मनिर्भर बनाने की पहल (In Hindi)

महिलाओं के साथ भेदभाव के खिलाफ और बराबरी के लिए पहल की जा रही है। उन्हें आत्मनिर्भर बनाने का प्रयास किया जा रहा है

Nine ways of seeing deserts as landscapes of richness – not symbols of failure

This photo essay tells a story of these landscapes not as empty or degraded spaces in need of rescue, but as living and meaningful ecosystems that support vibrant biodiversity, pastoralist ways of life, and a delicate balance with scarce water and tough soils.

With no guarantee of autonomy, sub-zero Ladakh will continue to boil

Ecology and culture have been at the core of Ladakhis' demands for autonomy and self-governance. If the Centre continues to sidestep these issues, the geo-politically important and climate-sensitive region will continue to boil, even in the sub-zero temperatures.

Urban green spaces can save more lives if placed right

A new research study shows that the location of green spaces in cities matters in terms of their health benefits. More green spaces in densely populated areas save the most human lives, followed by green spaces in areas with the least amount of nature.

विकेन्द्रीकृत पारंपरिक ज्ञान प्रणाली से टीबीएस ने किया चंबल का पुनरुद्धार (In Hindi)

हाल के वर्षों में, बढ़ते जलवायु संकट के मद्देनजर वैश्विक नीति ढांचे में स्वदेशी ज्ञान पर नए सिरे से ध्यान केंद्रित किया गया है

When climate communication takes creative and non-news forms

With artists, researchers and educators finding creative ways to talk about climate change, the focus moves away from jargon like net zero emissions to the impact of climate change on the lives, health, and livelihoods of people. 

Rivers in Deep Time

To care for a river, we have to understand its memory. And to understand its memory, we have to zoom out far enough, until we realise we are just a moment on the map.

प्रकृति-कला के ज़रिए कलाबोध का विकास (In Hindi)

अपने आसपास की वास्तविक प्राकृतिक दुनिया के साथ जुड़ाव बच्चों के मनोसामाजिक, शारीरिक और संज्ञानात्मक विकास और स्वास्थ्य के लिए ज़रूरी है – उनके खुद के लिए, इस धरती के लिए और पूरे समाज के लिए।