Climate change is impacting the world. It is the poorest who suffer the most. Yet often rural Indians are leading the way in sustainable advances and trialling schemes that – if rolled out on a macro scale – can create real change in the environment.
Environment
Highway to misery for Mizoram villagers
The widening of highways in Mizoram is concerning locals who say that environmental laws are being flouted by contractors.
This Jaipur vet risks his life to save wildlife
Dr. Arvind Mathur of Nahargarh Biological Park in Jaipur has rescued 67 leopards in 15 years.
Racing with the tides- Earth Day
Biswajit Sahu, a fisherman, has been collecting artefacts while fishing to create a museum preserving the history of the Sunderbans, battling climate change and the rising sea.
130 varieties and counting: Kerala taps tubers
Cassava, elephant foot yam, taro, arrowroot… Tubers that almost disappeared from the regular diet in Wayanad, Kerala, are now being brought back to the farms as nutritious and climate resilient crops.
Why farmers in Mizoram quit oil palm cultivation
Amidst claims of oil palm cultivation being disastrous for the environment, lack of transportation facilities and inadequate water supply have been forcing farmers to switch to other crops.
A juicy outcome for Maharashtra mango farmers
Mango farmers in Maharashtra are reaping the benefits of ultra high-density plantation, which ensures bigger yield on small parcels of land without compromising on the quality of fruit.
Fin following: Gaga over golden mahseer
Efforts of conservationists like Saurabh Dewan are weaning away villagers of Baagi in Pauri Garhwal district from illegal fishing and helping them earn a decent income through recreational fishing as tourist guides
‘Planting trees is not forest restoration’
To learn about India’s forests, their significance and their relationship with people, we spoke with Neha Singh, founder of Forrest India, a Pune-based organisation working on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem connectivity and climate change.
Bringing the Aravallis back to life
Tree species like sheesham, babool and others planted over 75 hectares of land that was previously mined illegally are helping restore greenery and bring back wildlife