Why Biosphere Reserves Are Pockets Of Hope For A Changing Planet
In a world strained by ecological collapse, rapid population growth, and relentless extraction of natural resources, UNESCO Biosphere reserves offer...
climate change adaptation
Locals Bring An Urban Waterbody Back To Life
Hauz-i-Shamsi, an ancient waterbody in Mehrauli in Delhi, has been revived using nature-based solutions. Urban lakes create their microclimate and...
The Role Played By Social Security In India’s Low-Carbon Journey
India’s transition to a sustainable future is expected to generate employment in renewable energy, electric mobility and green manufacturing. However,...
Property Tax Revenue Could Help Cities Adapt To A Hotter World
As the financial year ends, several urban local bodies (ULBs) are introducing amnesty schemes to encourage property tax payments. With...
Understanding Coastal Risks, With And Without Mangroves
A new study computes the ability of mangroves in Pichavaram and Muthupet in Tamil Nadu, to mitigate coastal exposure to...
Wildfires & The Buried Science Of Community Forest Management
Indigenous forest management practices, such as controlled burning, when suppressed, lead to the accumulation of dry matter, increasing the risk...
Climate Lessons From The Societies Past
For the first time in geological history, the rising level of greenhouse gases caused by human activity is accelerating global...
A Nagaland Activist Is Reviving Trad Practices To Combat Climate Change
Seno Tsuhah, an activist from Nagaland’s Chakhesang tribe, has been leading initiatives to revive millet cultivation and ecological farming, helping...
