Convention on biological diversity
The Philippines, Australia partner to study ecosystem services of coral reefs, mangroves
Economic cost of dredging on Great Barrier Reef could be as high as $1 billion
Weakened Lehar crosses Andhra coast at Machillipatnam
The very severe cyclonic storm lost its intensity by Thursday morning
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2021): No ban on petrol, diesel cars in near future
All that was discussed in the House through the day
A complement, not a substitute
Cash transfer is effective only if basic services are in place
GST of 18% on tendu leaves: how it will impact tribals
Many tribals in central India depend of tendu leaf collection for subsistence
Displaced by settlers: Tribal communities in Kerala’s Attappady block are being alienated from their land
Laws in place to protect their rights, but no means to enforce it
How will climate change affect carbon sequestered in tropical forests?
New study emphasises not just species diversity but also geodiversity
Failure to use funds behind Gujarat’s child malnutrition problem
Gujarat fails to use funds for mother, child nutrition
Oil spill could devastate Mauritius’ coral reefs, say experts
They also call for more coverage of oil spills in India
Anganwadi workers hit the streets in protest
Allege government failure in implementation of remuneration hike, other demands not met
Eight die of complicated form of dengue in Karnataka
Symptoms include low blood pressure, circulatory collapse and multiple organ failure
The next challenge
Bureaucrats pose a threat to the process
The impact
Kerala's income growth rate has increased, among several other positive signs
A long haul
Decentralisation in Kerala is the work of a persistent civil society
LED bulbs to be available at Rs 10 instead of Rs 400
Government move aimed at making best use of the energy savings potential of LED lights
World’s primary forests under threat
Study calls for international cooperation to arrest degradation of primary forests
Drastic step or careless move?
Bill allows regional rural banks to tap private capital
Chhatisgarh stalls PPP project to outsource diagnostic facilities
Centre refuses to provide funds; state government to review project
Global Eco Watch: ‘Strongest storm on Earth’ in 2020, slams into the Philippines
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
Mystery disease claims 13 lives in Bihar
All of them suffered from sore throat and nausea; autopsy of deceased inconclusive
Innovative administrator
IAS officer R Gopalakrishnan made development work for people
How rural kitchen pays
Local procurement for anganwadis can revive rural economy in a big way
Think differently, Mr Finance Minister
Economic Survey 2022-23: Health not a priority? Just over 2% of GDP spent
Out-of-pocket-expenses remained dangerously high till 2019-2020