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.

Young eco-crusaders across the country lend a refreshing rigour to the climate movement

It’s amazing that young ones are leading the climate movement now ... catalysed by hands-on environmental education by schools.

Lessons from the Earth

A 22 year old quit formal education in the middle of his 12th grade in order to pursue his passion for organic farming

No fertilisers, no pesticides, this Karnataka farmer uses only solar energy

Over 300 horticulture trees and timber trees in his farm prevent raindrops from directly falling and checking soil erosion.

From rubbish to rice: the cafe that gives food in exchange for plastic

One day a whole family came in with huge sacks of plastic waste, weighing seven kilos.

Recreating the joy of learning

How to create a pretty coloured leaf - how to drain out the “green” element from the leaf, and how to dry it, undamaged?

An initiative to make native rice, vegetable varieties available to urban consumers

Helping farmers cultivating native varieties to get better prices for their produce by making it available to the greater public

A festival to teach children croc love

The crocodile fest involved children, for the organisers believe in educating them to live harmoniously with wildlife including crocodiles.

Forest Rights Act and Conservation in Korchi

The Forest Rights Act has changed the lives of hundreds of people, helping them to protect their forests and increase their incomes

How a Remote Bihar Village Ushered in an Organic Farming Revolution in Just 4 Yrs

"They also went through communication training, so that they can negotiate with the authorities without fear"