Access and benefit-sharing: Paper proposes 8 principles on use of indigenous medicine
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted last year respects the rights of indigenous people on biodiversity
COP27: Experts flag proposals to include carbon removals in UN trading mechanism
The recommendations, made at the beginning of COP27, provide a broad definition of removals and do not distinguish between them, according to …
Global Eco Watch: Bumblebees bite leaves to make plants flower early
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Survey results on voluntary meat regulation released
The result, released at United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), did not carry voices from indigenous communities
Despondent in captivity
It has been two-and-a-half decades since the Central Zoo Authority was set up to improve the lot of zoo inhabitants. Then why are animals still …
Trouble for Adani’s Carmichael project continues as locals go to court
The Carmichael mining project in Australia faces another legal challenge as aboriginal group claims ownership of land
African countries square up for battle over future of ivory trade ban
Southern African nations are seeking permission to trade inivory, in direct opposition to the wishes of their northern neighbours
Dump yard in elephant corridor poses threat to wild animals
The dump yard is attracting animals for food and has waste of an entire town of a population of about 50,000 people
Ashish Bose: a man who counted
India’s foremost demographer had a lively interest in a host of societal issues, specially the state of the aam admi
World Bank gets jittery
As bank gears up for competition, it may further dilute environmental safeguard policies
Artisans the untold story
Despair and devastation stare India's artisans in their face, as resource crunch, modern civilisation and government apathy combine in an …
Tribals protest brutality, destruction of plantations by forest officials
Villager dies following brutal beating; police claims heart attack is the cause
Book The economics of biodiversity conservation valuation in tropical forest ecosystems
Book>> The Economics of Biodiversity Conservation Valuation in Tropical Forest Ecosystems
Amrit kaal for adivasis? What Union Budget 2023-24 does not say about tribal communities
The vision highlighted in the budget speech does not match ground realities
Why the new UN resolution to fight illegal wildlife trade is historic
For the first time, every country has acknowledged the seriousness of wildlife crime
Apex court recognises third sex
The verdict will help transgenders who face problems accessing public healthcare
Tribals in a trap
In Court
Dam safety can no longer be ignored if we are to avoid a repeat of Himachal and South Lhonak Lake
Dam authorities have to be more transparent and vigilant; Flood plain zoning of rivers needs to be done on war footing if we are to manage floods …
Justice league for people’s rights
In June 1979, an innovation in the field of law and politics came about in the form of Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal. The idea behind it is …
‘Universal Basic Income won’t make people lazy, but afford them more choice’
SDP leader and MP Prem Das Rai speaks to Down To Earth about his party’s plan to role out UBI in Sikkim and how it will help create a …
Can Montreal be another Paris? Hopes build up after COP15 President’s text includes key demands
The text of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework has included targets to halt and reverse biodiversity, respect indigenous rights among others
Antonio Guterres unveils action agenda on Internal Displacement
The Action Agenda sets out 31 commitments by the UN system to better resolve, prevent and address internal displacement crises
Kaziranga braces to curb human-wildlife conflict ahead of monsoon
Water levels rise inside the park every year, prompting animals to move highlands in areas of heavy settlements
COVID-19 is lethal for the world's indigenous peoples
Reverse migration, social discrimination and loss of their homes could have serious effects on the livelihood, health and well-being of …
.jpg "Dump yard in elephant corridor poses threat to wild animals")
.jpg "World Bank gets jittery")
