communal economy
Removing forest dwellers from areas to protect biodiversity costs more than involving them: report

"... Such examples of realising economic benefits have a direct positive impact on forest growth,”

People of the Blue Mountains

"It's their mainstream, what we call alternatives"

Camel milk inspires hope for herders

The increased income has led to reverse migration in several villages of Kutch and the rearers are also increasing their stocks.

‘Giving land tenure rights to commons can prevent degradation’

“Commons are not only a safety net but provide the foundation for agriculture and livestock production systems. "

Kerala to Follow Collective Farming Instead of Corporate Farming, Says State Agriculture Minister

Community networks are involved in collective farming (which is based on social ownership of means of production and collective labour.)

Meet The Woman Whose Orchard Will Give Ladakh’s Stunning Handicrafts a New Home

An initiative to support all these local artisans, offer them business opportunities and help them to showcase, promote and sell their art.

Seed guardians of Banswara revive traditional varieties

Preserving traditional seeds is intrinsically linked to food security and livelihoods of families of farming communities.

Todas: The Naturalistic People

The values these people espouse are linked to the fact that their sacred homeland is now at the heart of India’s very first biosphere reserve.

Organic farmers tap native cotton variety

Organic Farming enthusiasts in Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) are attempting to revive ‘karunganni’