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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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End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO
Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous for...
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Strengthening Rural Economy: Insights from NABARD’s NAFIS 2021-22
The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial savings among rural households, with annual average savings rising to...
India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report
By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly...
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End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO
Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...
Strengthening Rural Economy: Insights from NABARD’s NAFIS 2021-22
The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial...
