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October 6, 2022
Deteriorating landscapes and threatened ecosystems of Jammu and Kashmir
Rapid urbanisation and faulty land use policies are rapidly destroying forests, grasslands and wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir, India and the ecosystem value services they provide. Can these valuable ecosystems be saved?
Deteriorating ecosystems of Jammu and Kashmir, India (Image Source: tkohli at Flickr via Wikimedia Commons)
May 24, 2022
Droughts reduce India's GDP by 5 percent in twenty years
News this fortnight
India, vulnerable to droughts (Image: Pixabay; hbieser)
April 13, 2022
Forest fire incidences have increased ten times over the past two decades
Over 30% of Indian districts are prone to extreme forest fires, as per a CEEW study
More than 275 million people in India are exposed to extreme forest fire events. (Image: Naveen N Kadalaveni, Wikimedia Commons)
September 21, 2021
Shrinking forests, declining biodiversity - a ticking time bomb!
A fatal tick borne disease is on the rise in the Western Ghat states. Deforestation, declining biodiversity and increasing human animal conflicts are to blame.
The Western ghats forests, under threat (Image Source: India Water Portal)
April 28, 2021
Identification of drivers of deforestation in Meghalaya
There is a need to work on the development of protocols or models, enhancement of productivity and livelihood sustainability
Jhum cultivation in Nokrek biosphere reserve, Meghalaya (Image: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)
December 11, 2019
NGT orders 100 percent treatment of sewage entering rivers
Policy matters this week
Polythene bags and solid waste left behind as water recedes in the Ganga river. (Source: India Water Portal on Flickr)
Cyclone Gaja leaves 80,000 stranded, 40 dead
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 18 Nov, 2018 06:55 PM

Cyclone Gaja creates havoc in Tamil Nadu
A file photo shows a severe cyclonic storm in progress. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Mazhapolima recognised for its work in Kerala
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Nov, 2018 06:16 PM

Mazhapolima wins accolades for offering sustainable solution to overcome water scarcity
Mazhapolima helps recharge wells. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
NOC must for groundwater use: Centre to infra projects
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 13 Nov, 2018 05:57 PM

Centre mandates NOC for using groundwater for infra projects
NOC for using groundwater for infra projects becomes mandatory. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
WWF study reveals grim picture of wildlife
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 08 Nov, 2018 03:06 PM

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 60 percent in the past four decades: WWF
Indian wild deer (Source: Tjdeena via Wikipedia Commons)
The unique Himalayan wetlands
The Himalayan wetlands are under threat due to unregulated urbanisation and unsustainable tourism. Urgent attention at the policy level is the need of the hour.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment
Posted on 03 Nov, 2018 08:33 AM

Wetlands are very important and productive ecosystems that support a wide range of plants and animals and provide livelihood opportunities to local communities in India.
A view of the Himalayas. (Source: IWP Flickr photos--photo for representation purpose only)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) - Mangroves
What are mangroves and why are they important? Here is a simple Q&A to understand the mangrove ecosystems in India better.
Aarti Kelkar Khambete
Posted on 29 Oct, 2018 12:03 PM

This is a simple guide that lists out the most popular questions related to mangroves, to understand what they are and their ecological significance. Please click on a topic for detailed information.
Mangroves of the Sundarbans. (Source: Nature Environment & Wildlife Society - NEWS)
Centre approves projects near turtle nesting sites
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 10 Oct, 2018 12:09 PM

New coastal projects to ignore Olive Ridley turtles
Olive Ridley turtle (Source: Pawar Pooja via Wikipedia commons)
Lower Demwe hydel project gets nod from wildlife board
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 02 Oct, 2018 12:11 PM

Wildlife Board clears Lower Demwe hydel project despite flaws in report
Lohit river in Arunachal Pradesh (Image Source: Shantanu via Wikipedia Commons)
Wetlands disappearing three times faster than forests
News this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 02 Oct, 2018 11:43 AM

World is losing the wetlands at a rate of 0.78 percent a year: Ramsar Convention
Deepor Beel in Assam (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Kerala floods and after
The reason behind Kerala floods is a lot more than what the CWC wants us to believe.
Rahul Banerjee
Posted on 27 Sep, 2018 05:11 PM

Every time there is a huge flood in India with massive loss of lives and extensive physical damage, there is a hue and cry. Especially, if this takes place in an area not normally prone to such floods. Assam and Bihar, for instance, are regularly laid waste by floods and so, there is not much agitation over that anymore.
The floods in Kerala have taken nearly 400 lives and have displaced around 1.2 million people. (Image: Ranjith Siji via Wikimedia Commons)
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