Ecology and Environment

Common lands make up one-fifth of India’s landmass and play an important role in meeting the subsistence and livelihood needs of more than 350 million rural population, and are of great social and cultural significance to rural communities. However, they are still officially designated as ‘wastelands’ since colonial times informs this paper titled '

The 21st century has witnessed an unprecedented rise in climate anomalies, with each year breaking new temperature records and experiencing more frequent extreme weather events. On this backdrop, environmental technology (environment tech) startups have emerged as crucial players in the global effort to combat climate change.

Limited understanding of basic ocean processes is hindering progress in marine carbon dioxide removal, with the on-going commercialisation of some approaches “premature and misguided”.

Concerned about arsenic in food, NGT seeks government response

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India has taken notice of a media report suggesting the presence of arsenic in food, particularly rice.

India's centralised mining of sub-soil minerals is rapidly changing the forested landscapes.

What do forests, air, and groundwater have in common?

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

The looming water scarcity in the Deccan Plateau states

CWRDM to formulate implementing a revised approach to environmental flow calculations

In a call to confront our planet's pressing challenges, the 3rd Annual Climate Asia Conference convened in Bengaluru this April. Themed "Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action," the event saw leaders and experts from diverse sectors, all driven by a shared determination to effect tangible change.