Talking about water
Human costs and environmental impact of the proposed multipurpose project on the Mahakali river dominated proceedings at a recent Indo-Nepal …
Stifling civil society
Two cases of government apathy towards volunteers and activists in Goa
COLOMBIA
Shall we tell the President...
...that he is absolutely right. The responsibility of environmental protection must be borne by both government and civil society
Stand up for your rights
ABC of environment education
The North's experiences in environment education are not useful for the South
The range of rage
How the villagers of Pujara Ki Chowki foiled hamhanded attempts of the state forest department to force-start a plantation on a forest already …
Scuttling scabs
The days when the word leper was almost an invective, and the disease itself considered a scourge, are over. Patients, voluntary workers and …
Planter of Indore
A zoology professor motivates people to plant trees in memory of the deceased
Miracle man
Single-handedly, 62-year-old Shamjibhai Antala brings water to the arid lands of Saurashtra and reprieve to the villagers
A silent white revolution
Women living in a non-descript village in Gujarat revive a defunct dairy, earlier run by men. Today, not only do they churn out 100 per cent …
Forests of fire
The prolonged dry spell and the history of forest fires were clear warnings that went unheeded. And thousands of hectares of forests were charred …
A Green ban
Kanchanpur has some unusual people: drunk men and green women. Ignored and uncared for by the men, the region's lands were barren. Then, the …
Return of the green
A retired police officer takes up the task of restoring greenery in a remote Naga village
Rolling back the architect
Durganand Balsavar’s designs incorporate community demands even at the cost of violating architectural principles
UNDP report stresses people's participation
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1993 UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Publisher: Oxford University Press, Delhi Price: Rs 190
Naked truths
21st Century faux pas
The people have to take a back seat if the government indulges in cosmetic measures to combat air pollution
Anti-dam protest
China
Power play
There is growing opposition to the setting up of a power plant in Madhya Pradesh
Farmers protest
Drive against diesel
People in Nepal wage a war against polluting diesel three-wheelers
Hosting global NGO meet