Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
Recent studies indicate risk of zoonotic diseases affecting nearly 3.5 billion people globally. These diseases arise from pathogens that transfer from animals to humans. The Yale School of...
The Government of India has approved a ₹529 crore interest-free special assistance loan for rehabilitation projects in Wayanad district, specifically targeting the landslide-affected areas of Chooralmala and Mundakkai....
The Green Credit Programme (GCP) was launched in India in October 2023. It aims to promote tree plantation and eco-restoration of degraded forest land. As of now, 17...
Mission Amrit Sarovar, initiated in April 2022, aims to combat water scarcity in India. The mission's ambitious target was to construct or rejuvenate 50,000 ponds, known as Amrit...
India has faced severe challenges from extreme weather events over the past three decades. A report from Germanwatch marks the country's vulnerability. Between 1993 and 2022, India recorded...
Recent developments have sparked debate regarding the balance between industrial growth and environmental protection in India. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued a...
In late 2024, the Government of India proposed amendments to the regulations governing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This move has sparked concern among environmentalists and experts. They argue...
The Fulani people are one of Africa's largest pastoral populations, numbering approximately 40 million. Their history extends back to the Green Sahara period, which lasted from 12,000 to...
The Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr) has made return to the Nejd plateau in Dhofar, Oman. This news was brought into light in a study published on World...
Former forest officers have raised concerns regarding a proposed zoo safari project in the Aravalli mountain range. This project, spanning 10,000 acres in the Gurugram and Nuh districts,...
