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[Explainer] What are floodplains and how have they been managed in India?
Concretisation and development in the country’s floodplains reduce their carrying capacity, which exacerbates urban flooding.
“Justice” takes centrestage in the latest Earth Commission report
The report acknowledges the existence of inequalities and the unjust distribution of resources.
Coastal communities in Gujarat build mangrove barriers with benefits for environment and livelihoods
In Gujarat’s Bharuch district, a community-based, multi-species approach for mangrove conservation, gains traction.
We didn’t start the fire? Speculations over cause of Goa forest fires continue; state plans recovery
In March 2023, forest fires in Goa affected 418 hectares of land, damaging the biodiversity and ecology of the forests.
Deteriorating condition of an elephant exposes Rajasthan’s rehabilitation strategy
In Rajasthan, an elephant rescued from traffickers over 500 days ago, still awaits a suitable shelter.
[Video] Jungle cats adapt to life on a farm
With dwindling natural habitats, the jungle cat has adapted to live in cultivated and artificial landscapes which have a good prey base.
Unseasonal rain, temperature variations affect Alphonso yield and increase prices in Maharashtra
Experts say that climatic aberrations can be countered by following the horticulture practices issued for mango-growers.
With a Russell’s viper and snakebite resurgence, Bangladesh looks to developing antivenom
While snakebites are a significant cause of illness and mortality in Bangladesh, the country still relies on imported antivenom.
[Interview] Money invested in the solar sector skewed towards China and OECD countries: ISA chief Ajay Mathur
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is an inter-governmental agency that mobilises action on climate change by promoting solar energy solutions. ISA’s head, Ajay Mathur, speaks to Mongabay-India about the agency’s role in the global solar movement and the scope of G20 in this journey.
