Socotra archipelago: Why the Emiratis have set their sights on the Arab world’s Garden of Eden

Experts estimate tHAT 37% of its plant species, 90% reptiles and 95% land snails exist nowhere else in the world

No apology has been offered for the system of indenture: Bhaswati Mukherjee

Former Ambassador speaks to Down To Earth on her latest book on the system of indenture, that led to 1.5 million Indians going to far-off lands

Climate-impacted Sagar island witnesses 10 million pilgrims take holy baths in Ganga Sagar

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee demands ‘national fair’ status; administration trying to reduce fair’s green footprint

I’ve spent 40 years studying Antarctica. The frozen continent has never needed our help more

Antarctica matters; what happens there affects global weather patterns and sea levels

First cases of avian flu found in Antarctic region

Researchers identify species and areas most vulnerable to spread of infection

Funding Loss & Damage: Differences persist as COP28 looms

Contentions persist over the contributors, recipients and headquarters of the LDF

Over 80% people felt climate change-induced heat in July 2023

Temperature records set on all continents in July, including areas in winter

Australia’s offer of climate migration to Tuvalu residents is groundbreaking – and could be a lifeline across the Pacific

Under the treaty, Australia will implement a special visa arrangement to allow Tuvaluans to work, study and live in Australia

State of global coastal adaptation: Mumbai scores lower than Konkan, Ghoramara, Puri in adaptation efforts

Mumbai's adaptation strategies did not accurately assess risks or specifically consider the adaptation needs of its vulnerable inhabitants

Road to cool cities: Codes based on unique ‘urban form’ can be helpful

Urban India is a heat trap, but road orientation, building materials and zone-specific master plans can drastically enhance thermal comfort

Small island nations seek protection from ocean pollution, climate change

Small island nations that have been disproportionately harmed by the climate crisis will go up against high-emitting nations

Seabed mining could sink the fishing industry

If unchecked, deep sea mining could impact fish stocks and Pacific Island communities along with it.

High road to Dubai COP28: Here is how Global Stocktake talks fared in week 1 at Bonn

Adaptation, finance and pre-2020 implementation gap highlighted at Bonn Climate Conference