Inadequate compensation of villagers for ecosystem services weakens conservation efforts

Situation of villagers in Palampur village, Himachal Pradesh is a good case study 

Simply Put: The shrinking umbrella

Tropical forests the size of Europe lost in first 20 years of this century

South America lost around 68 million hectares — the highest in the world, followed by Africa with 49 million hectares, according to a new …

Simply Put: The Earth goes bald

Deforestation embargoes in Brazilian Amazon not followed in over 85% area: Report

Embargoes helped revive only 13% forest area

State of the World’s Forests 2022: 10% of total forest area on Earth lost in 30 years

It stated that annual global consumption of natural resources is likely to increase to 190 billion tonnes in 2060 from 92 billion tonnes in 2017

As told to Parliament (March 21, 2022): PM10 pollution worsened in 31 cities in 2020-21, decreased in 96

All that was discussed in the House through the day

More than 75% of Amazon rainforest near tipping point, may transform into dry savanna: Study

Researchers say it is not too late to act; reducing deforestation will protect the forest’s threatened parts and boost Amazon rainforest …

Agenda: Forests for real

We need fifth-generation forest reforms that will secure forests for growth and livelihood

Paper forests: India’s missing stretches of green

The most bad news is what the biennial forest survey report leaves unsaid

Missing: One-third of India’s recorded forests

25.87 million hectares: That is the size of forest missing from the latest assessment of India’s green cover. Does this land exist? Is it …

Climate change may reduce carbon dioxide uptake by forests: Study

Tree growth in Arizona will decline 22-117% under future climatic conditions

Plantations, invasive species... what all India counts as ‘forest’

Forest survey should move beyond measuring area to studying quality of forests, say experts    

Why India is unwilling to discuss forests at international fora

India’s recent spate of objections indicates an unwillingness to engage with issues related to forests and climate change, explained in …

Biennial Forest Survey Report: What does State of India’s Forest 2021 tell us

Simply Put: Missing the woods

Simply Put: Save India’s forests

Deforestation increases frequency of thunderstorms locally in West Africa: Study

Study shows storm frequency has doubled in the region in 30 years

Indigenous lands have less deforestation than state-managed protected areas in most of tropics

Roughly 15 per cent of the world’s land surface is under official state protection

At least 420 million hectares forest lost since 1990: Survey

Impact of agricultural expansion on global deforestation almost 90%, says FRA remote-sensing survey

Peafowl population is growing in Kerala. But are they threatening humans?

The human population is also on the rise. Does it pose a threat to the Earth’s environment and other species?

Simply Put: Cleaning the air

Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead

Deforestation, damaging effects on the environment and human rights violation are among major challenges related to palm oil production 

‘Earth Overshoot Day’ has shifted back to July 29

This means humanity has used all biological resources that the Earth regenerates during the entire year by July 29, the same date as in 2019

Climate emergency: Tipping points are already here, scientists warn

Limited time available to shift priorities to alleviate climate crisis