Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers

G20 countries identify need for sustainable business models to implement nature-based solutions in developing countries; but they lack direction

Notable agriculture initiatives discussed at COP 22

Although the progress on adapting agriculture to climate change has been slow, the latest climate conference saw discussions on major initiatives …

Hand-holding must to make India’s jaggery units sustainable

Innovation in low-cost pollution-control technologies is needed for a cleaner and sustainable MSME sector in India

How livestock farming affects the environment

The conversion of forests into agricultural land and livestock ranches is one of the major causes of deforestation globally

India protects its farmers’ interests at climate talks

Successfully stalls attempts of developed countries’ move to bring agriculture under mitigation efforts

Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture

The project will be implemented in Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttarakhand  

Zero-budget natural farming brought big gains for Andhra farmers, shows study

Paddy farmers save water, energy and money by adopting this farming approach, the study points out

Ways to ensure remunerative prices to farmers

Several states have different levels of capabilities. Some states like Haryana and Punjab are historically in a better position to procure, while …