COP26 in Glasgow: the hits and the misses
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, also known as COP26, was held in Glasgow, U.K., this year. One of the aims of the conference was to maintain…
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Special series
Wetland Champions
- [Commentary] India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
- [Commentary] Wetland champions: Promise from the grassroots
- The story of Jakkur lake sets an example for inclusive rejuvenation projects
- Welcome to Tsomgo lake: Please don’t litter
Environment And Health
- Health effects of heat stress will intensify disproportionately without ambitious efforts
- Climate action, pollution control needed to keep sulphur dioxide in check
- Unpacking the presence of microplastics in the Bay of Bengal
- Dumped plastic containers lead to mosquito abundance on the Lakshadweep islands
India's Iconic Landscapes
- All eyes on the next chapter: India prepares to host cheetahs after 70 years
- Farming becomes tough in Himachal’s cold desert with changing climate and crop pattern
- Manipur landslide sparks ecological debate
- The container terminal that could sink the Great Nicobar Island
Beyond Protected Areas
- Demand for sand in Bangladesh escalates illegal activities, threatens environment
- [Commentary] Mobilising resources for biodiversity conservation in the far eastern Himalayas
- Champhai district in Mizoram is now a hotspot for wildlife trafficking in India
- The elusive and endangered Sikkim grass lizard makes a rare appearance in Nepal
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- Farmers fear low fruit production as Kashmir records decline in precipitation
- Scientists sequence chickpea genome which could inform crop improvement efforts
- [Video Explainer] What is the significance of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill and why did it face opposition?
- Tackling agrobiodiversity loss in Odisha’s Similipal protected area
Just Transitions
- Land banks in Jharkhand may become a recipe for conflicts
- Unaccounted deaths lay bare the dark side of sand mining
- In the midst of coal shortage reports, a coal mine extension is approved in pristine Hasdeo forests
- As India looks to shift to renewables, Jharkhand’s coal mine workers fear loss of jobs and social security
