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.

Environment & Ecology: Visual & Audio

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Zero-Waste Community Emerges out of Grassroots Movements

A small-town anti-incinerator effort in Kerala grows into a statewide zero-waste program.

The Sacred grove in Verkadavu

The story provided in the link has been written by a young adivasi boy, Dhanesh Kumar, from the Kattunayakan community. The story records observations on sacred groves of Paniya community in the Gudalur Valley.

Community conservation at a crossroads in Khonoma

Over the last decade Khonoma, a village near Kohima in northeastern India, inhabited by the Angami, one of the indigenous or tribal people of the state of Nagaland, has demonstrated a resolute will to conserve biodiversity and wildlife.

School in the Forest : Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, Kerala

The Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary is dedicated to the plants of the Western Ghats, a mountain range running down the western coastline of peninsular India. Founded in 1981 by Wolfgang Theuerkauf, the Sanctuary is a garden of wild plant species grown at the edge of a rainforest reserve. The intention is to rehabilitate endangered species and restore habitats in a highly fragmented landscape, in which only a fraction of original forest remains and a high percentage of species are rare, vulnerable or threatened by imminent extinction. The Sanctuary is run by a small group of resident gardeners, naturalists and educators, and supported by a wide circle of well-wishers. Together it offers an approach that is connected to the climate, land, habitats, plants, animals and people of the Western Ghats.

Ecocabs in Fazilka

Mutiple Ecocab call centres, strategically placed, ensure that an ecocab takes a caller from any of over 13,000 households to his destination (within 3 km) in 10 minutes.

Chandigarh Eco-cabs

The new Eco-cab phone-in system provides ready services to residents and an improved livelihood option for rickshaw-walas.

Bangalore bus Commuters’ Forum

The Bangalore Bus Prayaanikara Vedike was formed by commuters, who, intending to oppose the hike in bus fare, also formed this forum to deal with varied issues relating to the bus service and the bus terminus.

Life of Pi-yush- 21st Century activist, Salem

Piyush Sethia is an activist of the 21st century. Candid, honest and passionate to the core. He has for the city of Salem, Tamil Nadu with every last drop of integrity. Rejuvenating lakes, creating co-operative forests, teaching organic farming to children and running a Citizen’s forum. Attached is a short glimpse into the life of an activist.