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

"I talk to Saharians in their own language about their village, livelihood, food etc. and broadcast them through Radio Dhadkan," says Ramvati.

We sensed that there is perhaps some urgency in affirming that we are not alone. That we not only share ideas with like-minded individuals across the globe. That we are intimately connected to many different kinds of people through our day-to-day lives.

By mid- March all the flat ice on ground had melted, but not our Stupa.

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.

The responsibilities of school students included regular watering, weeding and harvesting of their own organic farms, and compost pit maintenance.

Dr. Pawan has been saving villagers' lives through a hand-washing device (costing just Rs.35), involving all age groups.

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

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