Ecology and Environment

For many in Rapar taluka of Kutch, migration was a way of life due to the absence of rainfall; they went in search of greener pastures. But when the people realised their collective potential and how they could use it to resolve water scarcity in their villages, there was no stopping them ,and the compulsion to migrate reduced.

Should the next Union Budget go all-in on climate change? Should clean energy, state incentives, mitigation and adaptation all emerge as priorities? How will the administration deal with extreme weather events that become more common with climate change?

Journalists (online, print, television) and other expert media practitioners interested in environmental reporting from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Pakistan and Nepal can apply for the opportunity. Freelancers may apply if they have a letter of support from a media house committing to publish or broadcast their story.

Karnataka sets up firm to mitigate mining impacts

Bihar's government offices to soon become free of plastic bottles

Mahashtra scraps state's River Regulation Zone policy

Swachh Bharat seems a distant dream

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The combination of climate change and an increasing human population in the Himalayan region in the 21^st century is increasing stress on both land and water resources, with a resulting negative impact on hydrology, ecosystems, biodiversity and human populations.