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.

Rebirth of a lake

Just give nature a chance and in turn she will benefit you and your families in ways you cannot imagine.

Have a little faith

Lying snug within lush green forests on all sides, the lake shone like an emerald—it was easy to understand why it would evoke a feeling of spiritual respect and awe.

A village adapts to climate change in myriad ways

A small village in Rajasthan sets an example by its model of environment governance which combines traditional and religious practices with scientific concepts to tackle problems brought on by climate change

Conserving Sacred Spaces: Kanchendzonga Conservation Committee, Sikkim

Yuksom was the first village in Sikkim to ban the use of bags and bottles made of plastic in 1996. KCC's involvement has been absolutely critical in ensuring an organised, balanced approach towards ecotourism.

How do you feed thousands of people in Rajasthan without irrigation?

It only needs to rain once, sometime during the southwest monsoon – about 80-100 mm is what the desert farms need to thrive!

Waste pickers in Pune and KKPKP

A participatory, decentralized, and recover-oriented approach needs to be emphasized for more sustainable waste management.

Citizens must take onus of garbage

Under the Malleswaram Swabhimana Initiative (MSI) more than 100 apartments in Malleswaram have already registered for scientifically disposing waste.

Citizens revive Puttenahalli Lake

Following the restoration, about 62 different species of birds and about 15 species of butterflies can now be found at the lake.

A lake comes to life

Witness thousands of ordinary citizens pitching in to revive a 320-acre lake.