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September 2, 2024 The strategic objectives and challenges of India's BioE3 Policy
The transition to a bio-based economy could affect various stakeholders (Image: GetArchive; CC0 1.0)
August 30, 2024 This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country. 
Open drains in Alwar (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
August 2, 2024 There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks.
Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
July 10, 2024 Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment?
Disappearing trees over Indian farmlands (Image Source: WOTR)
June 9, 2024 India’s funding jumped from $225 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion in 2023, marking a compounded annual growth rate of 140%
Green startups: Powering a sustainable future (Image: Needpix)
June 7, 2024 Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean
Ocean ecosystem (Image: PxHere, CC0 Public Domain)
The promise and pitfalls of India’s BioE3 Policy
The strategic objectives and challenges of India's BioE3 Policy Posted on 02 Sep, 2024 12:58 AM

In a world where the need for sustainable growth and innovative solutions has never been more urgent, India is stepping onto the global stage with a new idea.

The transition to a bio-based economy could affect various stakeholders (Image: GetArchive; CC0 1.0)
New Rules proposed to clean up contaminated sites in India
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 01 Sep, 2024 03:52 PM

Crackdown on pollution: New Rules aim for swift action

Strengthening existing rules to protect the environment (Image: Waterkeeper Alliance)
India’s efforts at water pollution control: Legislative frameworks and real-world impacts
This article traces the evolution of the legislative framework for water pollution in India and its implications for wastewater treatment standards in the country.  Posted on 30 Aug, 2024 01:23 AM

The evolution of legislative framework for water pollution in India

Open drains in Alwar (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Green fix for Delhi's stormwater and pollution woes
The recent floods highlight the urgent need for tree-planting initiatives such as ‘Trees for Delhi’ Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 07:50 PM

Three students perished in the flooded basement of their coaching facility, causing a recent tragedy to occur in the nation's capital. About half of the city's typical rainfall was absorbed a century ago, according to town planners and environmentalists.

Urgent need for tree planting in Delhi to address stormwater management and air pollution (Image: Grow-Trees.com)
Assam's Jaldoot campaign to be implemented in schools across India
News this fortnight Posted on 10 Aug, 2024 04:26 PM

Assam's Jaldoot initiative to be implemented in CBSE schools nationally

Student champions and safe drinking water in Assam. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Floating solar plan for Jayakwadi Dam under NGT fire
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 03 Aug, 2024 11:50 AM

Solar power project faces environmental backlash

View of the Jayakwadi dam taken from the causeway (Image: Shankar S, CC BY 2.0)
Wayanad landslide tragedy: Balancing nature and development
There is a need for a multi-faceted approach to disaster management, combining advanced monitoring, early warning systems, community preparedness, and sustainable land use practices to mitigate future risks. Posted on 02 Aug, 2024 01:13 PM

The serene and picturesque district of Wayanad, Kerala, recently witnessed a catastrophic landslide, leading to immense loss of life and property. On the fateful night of July 30, 2024, Wayanad, known for its lush greenery and scenic landscapes, was struck by a massive landslide.

Aftermath of a 2022 landslide on Nedumpoil ghat road (Image: Vinayaraj, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
Banni grasslands, a lifeline for Maldharis from Kachchh district of Gujarat
Pastoralism is not just an economic activity for the Maldharis residing in the Banni grasslands, but a way of life in which pastoralists, livestock, land and culture are inseparable parts of a dynamic ecosystem. Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 03:03 AM

Banni grasslands in the Bhuj taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat are spread over an area of 2600 km2 and are the largest natural tropical grasslands in the Indian subcontinent that thrive in arid conditions with an average annual rainfall of a mere 317 millimetres. Droughts are a common occurance in Banni. 

Maldharis, migratory pastoralists of Banni

Maldharis grazing buffaloes on grasslands (Image Source: A. J. T. Johnsingh, WWF-India and NCF via Wikimedia Commons)
A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees
Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment? Posted on 10 Jul, 2024 01:51 PM

A silent crisis is brewing in India's agricultural heartland. It's a crisis that threatens not only the livelihoods of millions of farmers but also the ecological balance of the subcontinent. This silent menace is the disappearance of millions of trees from farmlands across the country.

Disappearing trees over Indian farmlands (Image Source: WOTR)
Still near the bottom: India scores low in latest Environmental Performance Index
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 16 Jun, 2024 11:46 AM

Poor air quality, emissions drag India down in Environmental Performance Index

Air pollution in India (Image: Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier; CC BY-SA 2.0; Flickr Commons)
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