Scientists re-confirm possibility of large earthquakes in the Himalayas

The study is based on data collected from 70 continuous and three episodic GPS stations in different parts of country from 1996 to 2015

Hiroshima isotopes help solve mystery surrounding 1950 Assam-Tibet earthquake

It is the biggest earthquake to rock the Himalayas so far with a magnitude of 8.6 on the Richter scale

About 70 hydropower projects in Himalayas at risk of quake-triggered landslides

The risk of building dams in the Himalayan region is manifold and that has again being emphasised in a recent study on 2015 Nepal earthquake

Time to revive our traditional knowledge systems

It is time traditional knowledge systems, which were passed on orally through legends and myths, are revived so that local communities can prosper

Himalayan hydropower projects built near glacial lakes pose risk to environment

An increase in the demand for electricity has led to the construction of a large number of HPPs upstream near glacial lakes

Tourism industry hit as Uttarakhand HC ends night stays in meadows

Tour operators in the state plan to re-appeal against the court order

Saviour and guardian of Himalayan ecology are suffering: experts

Mountain people in the Himalayas lack a unified voice when it comes to preserving their ecosystems and claiming control over what is rightfully theirs

Citizen science is growing in India, say experts

Scientists at the Indian Science Congress say the new research approach is witnessing good participation

Desertification in India: Where are Himalayan springs?

Rapidly disappearing springs will eventually impact rivers and cause desertification in the plains

Payment for Ecosystem Services: Palampur in Himachal has a model in place

The first payment for eco-system services in India, which reduces water conflict by institutionalising a legal partnership structure, merits a …

Mushroom-growing Elm trees can empower Barot village communities

Small innovations often occur at the grassroot level, and these may hold clues for local and regional-level solutions

Is environment finding a voice in conflict-ridden Kashmir?

While the human toll due to conflict is well documented, little is known about its impact on environment

Himalayan meltdown: Hindu Kush Himalayan region warming faster than global average

Capping global warming at 1.5°C will still mean a higher rate for the region through this century

Payment for Ecosystem Services: Himalayan states should demand more

Their demand for “green bonus” triggers the payment for ecosystems debate

The cost of development in Himalaya

There is a link between the disaster and the manner in which development has been carried out in this ecologically fragile region

When shall we heed 'heaven speak'?

Extreme rains followed by floods and landslides in Uttarakhand should act as a wake up call for planners and decision makers all over the country