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Climate change projects aren't working because communities are left out
Unless they trust climate change programmes, communities will continue to plunder forests rendering such interventions redundant
Worrying dip in global biodiversity
The proportion of livestock breeds at risk of extinction is increasing and plant diversity in farmers’ fields is decreasing, says a recent …
The wealth of tradition
Vietnam has taken a keen interest in tradional medicine since its independence in 1954. In the war against colonial France and later the …
Nature's wrath
Even flash floods cannot refresh the authorities' understanding of the dynamic and fragile ecosystem of the Himalaya
Draft amendment to Forest Conservation Act may dilute protection to forests
The proposed draft, accessed by Down to Earth, may grant exemptions to railways, roads, tree plantations, oil exploration, wildlife …
ICFRE-ICIMOD’s REDD+ Himalayan programme extended till 2020
Launched in January 2016 in Mizoram, the project addressed the drivers of deforestation and forest degradation in India's Himalayan states
World’s forests continue shrinking, but at a slower pace: FAO report
Countries now have more knowledge of their forest resources and indicators reveal positive progress in forest management
Singapore passes law to fine Indonesian firms that cause transborder haze
Study says forest loss in Indonesia worse than Brazil; most of the deforestation is caused by forest fires that result in transboundary haze
Trouble in Dewas
Deforestation, corruption or politics? The killing of four tribals in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district leaves many questions unanswered
Peace isn't elusive
After the Pulwama terror strike, the Kashmir debate has reopened. We bring to you an older article from brighter times, which underscores the …
Political representation of STs can lead to improved forest cover — study establishes link
Enhanced representation of ST communities helps them oppose mining and other large-scale commercial projects
Forests changing more rapidly than expected
Shifts in species composition associated with environmental change and increased biomass have been identified
Call of the wild
Wild foods are a way of life for many tribal communities. Sadly, they are being muscled out by cereals and cash crops
Adrift and Isolated
A proposed blanket ban on scientific prawn culture in Chilika lake is a total let-down for the fiskerfolk
Farmers who gave up land for Saharanpur solar plant are angry; here is why
Farmers allege broken promises, no compensation for trees cut and land grabbed; Power company disputes allegations
Imbalance of footprints
Resource-rich countries remain poor, and they spend most of their income on food. Developed countries conitnue to increase their appetite
Flood, again
Meghalaya government and environment activists blame deforestation in Garo Hills for recent flood even as official data counters their claims
The relation between tanks and trees
For survival of the traditional water management structures, one must understand the linkages between the tanks and trees
Forest states want money in lieu of felling
On August 1, 2003, Madhya Pradesh made a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a fund-generating mechanism for forest protection. Earlier, in June, …
Uttarakhand’s tulip garden offers glimpse into state’s largest germplasm collection
The garden is minor part of state’s largest germplasm collection of rare, endemic vegetation, put together by Uttarakhand forest dept in …
Deforestation rampant in Malawi as residents chop forests to produce charcoal for fuel
Charcoal trade has emerged as a viable means of livelihood for the power-starved villagers
Paradise under fire
The beautiful Valley of Flowers, known for its flower diversity and fecundity, is caught in a strange controversy over ban on grazing
How to use free satellite data to monitor natural disasters and environmental changes
Increasing availability of open-access data from government satellites have made it possible for everyone to gain insight into …
Investors accuse 37 Indian companies of hiding environmental impact information
A group of 105 investors wrote to 1,051 corporate giants across 49 countries on the matter