An Indian idea gets the world on its feet
Suddenly padyatras are being used as a new form of social mobilisation, all over the world
The minister and the menace
A recent workshop on people's management of the Rajaji National Park brought out in full fury the debate whether the local communities are wiser …
Trim that FLAB
The bureaucrat is a generalist and gets to head departments that should be managed by specialists
ABC of environment education
The North's experiences in environment education are not useful for the South
A thought for food
Experience shows that agriculture benefits far more from overall macro-economic reforms
Inclement climate
Climate change discussions should focus on issues that are of importance to the South
The tourist does leave a footprint
But eco-tourism could still be people friendly
Curbing beastly agony
Activists fighting to halt the use of animals for testing have succeeded partially
Demystifying science
To promote public understanding of science, it is essential not only to initiate openness and dialogue between the scientific community and the …
The State's non-bureaucratic role of encouraging the people
Indian rulers rarely built water harvesting structures themselves. They, however, encouraged their subjects to build them through fiscal …
Diverse technologies: a treasure trove
Our traditional water harvesting structures demonstrate the people's ingenuity at its best. Using unique modes and basic engineering skills, …
Going to town with agriculture
Helped by a proactive government, residents of Havana resort to urban agriculture to solve their food crisis
In wonderland
Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh is a many-splendoured wonder where indomitable political will and the tribals have proved that the regeneration of the …
Beyond techno fixes
Vulnerable people can be agents of change, not mere recipients of assistance
Words of wisdom
The traditional knowledge of indigenous communities was for a long time viewed with scepticism. Now, the world acknowledges its significance
Points to ponder
Right to information and transparency in eia are critical for public participation in development projects
Out of earshot
Who follows the public hearing procedures? Neither the government nor the project promoters
The written code
Based on public hearings, environmental clearances are given to companies concerned
The third wind
The new challenges before Japan require leadership from not just the government and the corporate sector but also the civil society
Green cussedness, anyone?
They did the impossible on land that held no hope
Economy created by NREGA threatens a way of life
A policy that kills!
The government's fuel pricing policy is the very essence of irrationality
A lesson for India
Despite disputes over commercialisation of forest produce, experts believe the movement will not be derailed. Meanwhile, India can take a lesson …
A troubled frontier
A government circular aimed at ending commercialisation of forests in the terai affects the hills, too. In the process, it threatens to derail …
Chronicling CFM
Community forestry, as it is practiced today, is a result of the government's willingness to learn from its past mistakes. Also, traditional …
