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Agroforestry
Uttarakhand’s Green Warrior
Despite a debilitating impairment to his hip that has aged him beyond his years, Malara has kept his passion alive and grows fodder leaves,...
Agriculture
Can Forests Undo Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic, Conflict?
Trees can provide means for recovery and inclusive, resilient and sustainable economies, if action to unlock their potential is stepped up. For instance, the...
Climate change
‘Plant for Pakistan’ initiative to reverse deforestation, combat climate change
Pakistan’s billion trees afforestation project focuses on forestry, protected areas, national parks, clean energy, climate resilience, sanitation and water management. It is presently in...
Climate change
The new world wonder: a 100 million hectares wall to protect Africa
The ambition is to restore 100 million hectares of currently degraded land and sequester 250 million tons of carbon by 2030.
By Baher Kamal / ...
Environment
Environmental conflict threatens iconic Auroville
A midnight action on a contentious development plan rattled the residents of Auroville in December 2021. The community is divided on the master plan...
Climate change
Reviving Rajasthan’s desert ecosystem with native trees, seed bank and people
The Marwar region in western Rajasthan has been prone to desertification, groundwater salinity and soil nutrient loss. Now, a project on a plot of...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in developing Asia and the Pacific is set to nearly double...
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WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart...
Indian Meteorological Department Releases Weather Forecast for the First Week of May
Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions likely to continue over East India till 2 May and over south...
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Developing Asia and the Pacific Unprepared for Challenges of Aging Population
The number of people aged 60 and older in...
WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing...
