Central Africa can develop sustainably only with environmental protection, social equity: Report
Central Africa is seeing an acceleration in oil extraction, mining and forestry, that is putting pressure on ecosystems
Land, water resources are at breaking point: Report
Pressure on land and water systems compromising agricultural productivity, food security
Climate crisis in Kerala: An integrated approach is needed to mitigate impact
The state has been experiencing an onslaught of heavy rains, floods, landslides and droughts over the last few years
World Environment Day 2021: Why we need to restore contaminated land
Even after 21 years of waste management legislation, a majority of urban local bodies do not have an engineered landfill for disposal …
Farming in South Africa: 6 things that need urgent attention in 2023
South Africa can expect intensified discussion about the impact of energy shortages on agriculture, food, fibre & beverages production
CoP26: How India is paving the way towards climate action
India’s adaptation efforts have been shouldered through afforestation activities, wetland management, compensatory afforestation, etc
Plant diversity rapidly declining in Germany
Plant diversity decreased by over 15% in over 70% of the 2,000 species examined in last 60 years
COVID-19: Ecology and evolution of viruses — and way forward
Globalisation has aided the spread of epidemics; conserving ecology and biodiversity and maintaining immunity is the way ahead
These warriors lead the way in greening degraded land; but they need more support
Uttarakhand government should encourage the greening efforts of the Indian Army soldiers and other such groups; financial support and timely …
Need to triple investments for restoring degraded land by 2030: Seoul Declaration
The Declaration focuses on identifying key areas that can help combat multiple crises humanity faces
Land inequality threatens livelihood of 2.5 bln: Report
There is urgent need to act on land equality for any significant progress towards global sustainability, stability and social justice, flags Land …
Land restoration target revised to 26 mln ha: Experts call for strategy overhaul
Due caution must be exercised in setting standards and policies for restoration of degraded lands, say experts
Africa’s food systems are being shaped by climate crises, rising population
Report identifies six megatrends affecting development of agrifood systems in the continent
Africa’s Great Green Wall: Viable return on investments, says FAO study
GGW programme aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded ecosystems across 11 countries in the region
World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
Promotion of net-zero climate targets may alienate tribals from their land when science tells us that there is simply not enough land
If we’re smart about water, we can stop our cities sinking
As more cities sink, rethinking how we use groundwater can ease pressure on precious aquifers
When climate crisis meets human rights conundrum: Decoding death curves of environment, land avengers
As many as 1,539 environment, land right defenders were killed between 2012 and 2020
Healthy diet means a healthy planet? Not always, says study
Massive amounts of agricultural resources are mobilised to support current diet patterns, including non-renewable energy, fertiliser nutrients, …
Changes to Forest Conservation Rules dilute forest rights, say tribal communities
Consent from forest dwellers not mandatory for changing land use under new amendments; Activists demand withdrawal
Increasing population, demand for food in Africa need urgent attention: Experts
Policies, mega plans by governments needed as 2023 priorities for action for food systems
‘Repressive governments use financial crises, global pandemics to change societal norms’
Sam Szoke-Burke, senior legal researcher, Columbia University, talks to DTE amid reports of governments trying to take control of land in name of …
Simply Put: UFO farmers
Reform, restitution, justice: UN report suggests host of measures to protect indigenous rights
Denying indigenous peoples their rights self-defeating: UN Report
Levelled out: MGNREGA helps bring in more land under cultivation in Ranga Reddy
Having levelled the terrain, farmers for the first time take up agriculture
India’s forests, soil can store additional 7 billion tonnes of carbon: Study
India can gain most by improving management of existing, likely degraded forests
