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3 days ago — India's environmental science and conservation news. If the Green Revolution rode on the strength of chemicals derived mainly from fossil fuels, now there is a shift in the thinking on how agriculture is being done in India, with a thrust on growing indigenous crop varieties and following natural farming practices.
A new era of science festivals in India is bringing science to the …
1 day ago — Science festivals are a crucial bridge between the science community and the public to communicate the latest science in accessible ways. In India, People’s Science Movements (PSMs) were one of the early forms of science festivals, starting in the 1960s. Still active, they are led by science activists and take the form of vigyan jathas ...
Matsyanyaya: A journey through India’s landscapes swallowed by ...
2 days ago — Hrutika Patole’s latest film ‘Matsyanyaya’ takes viewers on an uncomfortable journey of the widespread infrastructure development across India. The film gets its name from the Indian political philosophy of the ‘law of fish’ and shows us the negative consequences of rampant development and how it is affecting low-income groups.
Indigenous leaders assess outcomes on equity at biodiversity COP
2 days ago — At the biodiversity COP16, indigenous leaders saw key gains, including recognition under Article 8 (j) and the establishment of the Cali Fund to support their communities. However, the conference left gaps, failing to secure consensus on a monitoring framework and significant funding for biodiversity goals.
Conserving India’s biodiversity will cost Rs. 816 billion per year ...
Nov 6, 2024 — Putting the plan into action is projected to cost an average of Rs. 81,664 crores (Rs. 816 billion) per year between 2024-2025 and 2029-2030, split across 23 ministries and departments within government. Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for the environment ministry, presenting India’s updated NBSAP.
The last feral horses of India
Nov 5, 2024 — The Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam is the only place in India with a population of feral horses. These horses are believed to be descendants of war horses from World War II, while other theories suggest they could be descendants of China’s Przewalski’s horses. The horses face threats from smuggling and dwindling grazing grounds and ...
[Commentary] Why black wolves matter - india.mongabay.com
Nov 4, 2024 — None of the sighted wolf packs had melanistic members. These dynamics likely stem from a combination of genetic, ecological and social factors. Scientific research indicates that melanism in wolves is caused by a genetic mutation due to hybridisation with dogs, or genes from wolf-dog hybrids. Melanism is relatively rare, and can affect social ...
Rooted in tradition, nature-based architecture bridges generations
Nov 1, 2024 — The famous living root bridges, evoking images from the set of the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, have earned a place on UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage sites. However, Ficus-based living architecture, known as Jingkieng jri in Khasi language, extends far beyond just the bridges. Local residents recommend treks that showcase ...
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India’s Iconic Landscapes - Mongabay-India
India’s Iconic Landscapes. Stretching from tropical to temperate latitudes, with a 7,500 km long coastline, two archipelagos, some of the tallest mountains and the most extensive mangrove ecosystem in the world, iconic India harbours biodiversity hotspots of global importance. From these landscapes, we will bring you stories of people ...