Relevance: In December 2015 in COP21 held in Paris India submitted its Intended nationally determined contribution (INDC) to United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCC). Two of the main features of India’s INDCs are that [Read More]
As defined by IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature), a Protected Area (PA) refers to an area with ” a clearly defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, [Read More]
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has compiled the best practices of human-elephant conflict management in India. In this compilation, the best practices are highlighted which have been used to reduce conflict between [Read More]
As defined by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) , the conflict between human and wildlife refers to ” any interaction between humans and wildlife that results in negative impacts of human social, economic [Read More]
The Australian bush fire has displaced billions of wild animals. A study by WWF has ranked the Australian Bush Fire as the Worst Wildlife Disaster of Modern History. The study by WWF was the first [Read More]
Rural communities play an essential role in protecting the forest and stabilize climate change while fighting bad policies and people who have motives for land theft and destruction of forests. However, indigenous communities and activists [Read More]
The Plastic Free July challenge is a global movement to cut down single use plastic. In 2020, a new challenge- disposable PPEs- has emerged which are indispensable for the frontline workers. The news article gives [Read More]
India accounts for 75% of the total tiger population. Tigers hold the top position in the food pyramid and is vital to maintain the ecosystem. Due to massive conservation effort by the Forest Department and [Read More]
Between 2003–2017, a total of 5,20,861 forest fire events were detected in India. According to the report of the FSI, over 54% of the forest cover in India is exposed to occasional fire. Details from [Read More]
Rising incomes, uncontrolled and unplanned urbanisation, and changing lifestyles have resulted in increased volumes and changing composition of municipal solid waste in India. [Read More]
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