Green Credit Rules: Death By Trees?
The government of India issued the Green Credit Rules (GCR) in October 2023 under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), which...
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UN Report Says To Protect Rangelands, Give A Boost To Pastoralists
In May, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) released its “Global Land Outlook” report, which focused on the...
Many State Reports Documenting “Unclassed Forests” Are Incomplete
State government reports, recently made public, reveal gaps in documenting unclassed forests, raising concerns about the effectiveness of central government...
Wastelands Or Grasslands? India’s History With Defining Open Ecosystems
“Policymakers and planners think that open lands hardly contribute anything and can be used for some development pathway,” said Vivek...
