Mongabay series: Wetland Champions
Among all the ecosystems in a biologically and ecologically diverse country such as India, the wetlands are the least reported in the media space, and in turn get less discussed in the public and the policy space. Amidst this rather bleak story for wetlands, there are individuals and communities that have understood the ecological significance and the importance of the ecosystem services that wetlands provide, and have been working to conserve them. We feature these individuals and communities in our Wetland Champions series. For many thousands across the country, a wetland is more than a pretty picture. It is intrinsically linked to their very survival – it is a source of water for drinking and domestic use, for fishing and for agriculture. In many other places, this water body is where migratory birds and other wildlife thrive. And for some, it is part of a region’s environmental heritage. Through 25 features, our series goes around the country, from the coast to the mountains, from big rivers to small streams and from individual heroes to active communities.
[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
Managing waste to save the wetlands of Himachal Pradesh
The monks who protect the Bhagajang wetland
A community-created mangrove forest protects a village from eroding away
When an army of women came together to revive a river
Septuagenarian ensures Kole’s wetland status remains intact through farming
Meet the man conserving otters in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats
As threats increase, community’s effort to save Pulicat lake continues
Chowkidar turns conservationist for winged friends in Chambal
World Wetlands Day: Celebrating the champions who protect our wetlands
[Explainer] What are wetlands and why do we need to protect them?
Women revive ponds for water security in Bundelkhand
A community movement saves a Goan heritage lake and brings hope
A birder involves community and authorities to protect Haiderpur wetland
Returning to traditional practices to save Vidarbha’s ‘Lake District’
Story of a river bed, a geological marvel and community pride
People power to clean up Pune river, bit by bit
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
- Stitching sustainability amidst climate change challenges
- Gujarat bans exotic Conocarpus tree amid health and environment hazard
- Malaria-carrying mosquitoes shift homes from forests to rice fields
- [Commentary] Neglecting household biomedical waste management can lead to adverse environmental effects
India's Iconic Landscapes
- Indrella ampulla’s genetic tapestry unveils colour morphs isolated across the Palghat Gap
- [Commentary] Up close and personal with the fragility of the Himalayas
- Studies reveal impact of land use on species diversity in rock outcrops
- Improved tiger numbers come with hidden messages on invasives, habitat connectivity
Beyond Protected Areas
- Rehabilitating trafficked star tortoises using genetic intelligence
- [Interview] Richie Mehta on addressing the elephant in the room in ‘Poacher’
- Scientists leap beyond Latin to give local flair to species names
- Deaths in human-animal conflict in Wayanad spark protests and debates
Conserving Agro-biodiversity
- Millet tradition loses flavour among Madhya Pradesh’s tribals
- A village nurtures traditional food systems in response to climate change
- Rising air pollution impacts India’s crop yields and food security
- Konkan Railways impacted agricultural lands more than forest cover, finds study
Just Transitions
- Conflict over critical mineral prospecting in Odisha signals need for better community involvement
- Fuel leak in Manipur raises concerns over water contamination
- Has solar energy been deployed to the point of no return? Some researchers think so
- [Video] Rooftop solar, an emerging solution to Bihar’s land shortage that’s stalling renewable progress