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How can India break the disaster cycle?
Considering India's diverse geography, what actions can be taken to address specific natural disasters like floods, droughts, or landslides Posted on 12 Jul, 2024 01:33 PM

Since the beginning of 2024, some parts of India have been reeling under the cycle of unpredictable weather and natural disasters due to climate change.

Floods induced by climate change (Image: CC0 1.0)
Aquatic insects choke as heavy metals poison Asan wetland
This study found that heavy metal pollution led to decrease in the density and diversity of aquatic insects that are crucial for maintaining the ecological balance of the Asan wetland in Uttarakhand. Posted on 24 Jun, 2024 12:49 AM

Heavy metals can harm aquatic life in freshwater bodies

The Asan wetland in Dehradun, Uttarakhand (Image Source: Ashish Gaur via Wikimedia Commons)
Untying the knots: Improving water governance in Nainital
Multiple institutions with overlapping jurisdictions, unclear mandates leading to accountability gaps are hindering efficient water governance in Nainital town, that is in the grip of a water crisis. Urgent action is needed! Posted on 23 Jun, 2024 11:43 AM

The Himalayan region, also known as the ‘Water Tower of Asia’, is a lifeline for two billion people in the region. Most of the Himalayan cities in India are tourist destinations and host large populations during peak tourist season, creating challenges for water and sanitation. 

Naini lake in nainital (Image Source: Harshvardhan Thakur via Wikimedia Commons)
Forest fires: Need to check the menace before it checkmates us
India's Himalayas on fire: Climate change and forest catastrophe Posted on 22 Jun, 2024 11:15 AM

The imperils of climate change are many, with its impacts — both sudden and slow-onset — having extreme repercussions. The increasing temperature, erratic and incessant rainfalls, melting of glaciers, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), declining snowfall, soaring heatwaves, frequent drought spells and irregular monsoon patterns keep the people on the sidelines.

Climate change fuels devastating forest fires (Image: PDAG)
Supreme Court condemns unauthorised tree felling in Aravallis
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 19 May, 2024 02:13 PM

SC orders probe into illegal tree felling in Delhi Ridge, criticises DDA for environmental damage

Malcha forest area, Delhi ridge (Image: Pinakpani, Wikimedia Commons)
Unravelling the escalating forest fire crisis in Uttarakhand
Deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, encroachment into forested areas, and unplanned urbanisation alter landscape connectivity, fragment habitats, and increase fire ignition sources. Posted on 11 May, 2024 10:04 AM

Uttarakhand is grappling with devastating forest fires, with adverse effects rippling across various aspects of life in the region.

Uttarakhand's wildfire wake-up call (Image: Pickpic)
Transforming lives through springshed development
The collective endeavors of the women's group and the beneficial outcomes of springshed development Posted on 17 Feb, 2024 11:13 AM

This case study explores the transformative journey of Janki Devi, a resident of Sangnyadi village, located 20 kilometers away from Almora city in India. Janki Devi's life was marked by struggles arising from water scarcity, affecting her family's livelihood and overall well-being.

Janki Devi takes the lead in springshed management (Image: Anita Sharma)
Agricultural information networks of Uttarakhand farmers: Gender matters
Posted on 17 Dec, 2023 09:21 AM

Agriculture is the largest livelihood provider in India and in the years following the green revolution, the focus has shifted from food grains to horticultural crops, which include fruits and vegetables.

Rural women in Uttarakhand (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
ActionAid Association provides emergency relief to communities battered by floods in India
Heavy rains and flooding have ravaged parts of north India recently Posted on 21 Jul, 2023 09:35 AM

Northern India was battered by heavy rains over the past two weeks, with New Delhi marking its wettest day on July 9th, 2023, in more than 40 years, according to officials and local media.

ActionAid provides relief as the flood situation in north India wreaked havoc on the lives and livelihoods of people (Image: ActionAid Association)
Conservation and collection practices in the sacred Thal Kedar forest of Uttarakhand
Both indigenous and scientific knowledge are equally important to promote biodiversity conservation Posted on 20 May, 2023 06:57 PM

Forests are a primary source of food, water, medicine, fruits, shelter, bedding materials, fuel, fodder, and appliances for agriculture in rural areas, globally. The ‘sacred natural forest sites’ in the Himalayan mountains are a common center of different cultures, social groups, traditions, and beliefs.

The sacred Thal Kedar forest is a common sacred center for people of different cultures, traditions, and beliefs (Image: Mini Mehta, eUttaranchal)
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