‘Government failed us’: Sikki artisans suffer livelihood losses amid climate change & state apathy
Sikki artisans complain about the deteriorating quality of grass due to continual spike in temperature
Sitting duck
India’s decision to reduce import duties on frozen turkey and duck from the US has raised concerns among domestic poultry producers, who …
Dark underbelly of carbon trade
CSE-DTE’s investigation has found inconvenient truths, which should lead us to change
Transboundary climate change, adaptation risks in Africa over next 10 years of great concern among policymakers: Survey
Insecurity from climate crises perceived as risk with most severe consequences
Intellectual Property: Why is India silent, as a compromise deal on COVID-19 therapies is worked out
The fact is, Indian and South African interests have diverged; India is not in desperate need of vaccines anymore and hence does not want to …
Ivory sculptures in Hoogly? The whole of Bengal is susceptible to wildlife trafficking, say experts
Hoogly did have an ivory casting industry in the past; it could also be emerging as a new transit point for wildlife trafficking post-Covid
Centre yet to decide trade margin of expensive drugs despite providing assurance in 2016
Parliamentary panel expresses displeasure over Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers not fulfilling promise to cap trade profits of …
CITES COP19 proposes budget of $150,000 for Big Cat Task Force
The Task Force will discuss challenges that affect enforcement and implementation of laws regarding illegal trade in big cats
Sea cucumbers most frequently trafficked marine species in India between 2015 and 2021: Analysis
Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of marine wildlife seizures between 2015 and 2021, according to an analysis by Wildlife Conservation …
Southern African countries can do better at infrastructure: What the choices might look like
Decision makers need to employ strategic foresight to better navigate uncertainty, upheaval and inevitable change
WTO talks heading nowhere? Experts slam text on fisheries subsidies
Expert groups claim that the new draft of the fisheries subsidies favours developed countries and risks the interests of small fishers
COVID-19: Animal advocates want illegal pet, meat marts shut
Five organisations write to Union health ministry, urging action in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic
India failed to benefit from free trade agreements with Asean: Report
The report, prepared by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said India’s trade had increased since it entered into FTAs with Asean
Will Trump’s trade war with China ever end?
It has become increasingly clear that the trade war is hurting the economies of both countries. Neither will emerge from this conflict unscathed.
Elephant poaching rates vary across Africa: 19 years of data from 64 sites suggest why
Poaching rates are lower where there is strong national governance and where local levels of human development are relatively high
India’s rice trade at risk in Red Sea attacks
India’s famed basmati rice variety is among the commodities hit by supply chain disruption caused by the Houthi attacks on the Red Sea
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: Why it matters
Trend has been seen in Mali, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania
Illegal leopard skin trade continues unabated in Odisha
Special Task Force officials have seized 16 leopard skins in the state in last one year
Simply Put: A bridge too far
African Union imposes historic ban on cruel donkey skin trade
Donkeys are critical to millions of people and are important for poverty eradication; Brazil to follow suit
The renewable energy transition is failing
Renewable energy isn’t replacing fossil fuel energy — it’s adding to it.
CITES: Shark fin trade finally regulated as nearly 100 species provided protection
Countries voted to include 54 species of requiem sharks, six species of hammerheads and 37 guitarfish in CITES Appendix II
International Shipping emissions increased by 20% in the last decade: UNCTAD
Shipping industry contributes to nearly three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions
World Wildlife Day 2023: A former secretary-general of CITES reviews 50 years of the Convention
CITES was designed 50 years ago to regulate trade in certain species, not fight transnational organised crime. We must now embed tackling it into …
UN ocean conference: 'Blue Deal' to enable sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development
Post-COVID-19 economy should prioritise sustainability, resilience in ocean-based value chains.