Prof. Raghuram Murtugudde shares his perspective on the issue of climate change and introduces the articles in this issue.
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Raises pertinent questions that all of us should be aware of. Are problems being ascribed to Climate Change alone when there are multiple factors impacting them, and what can citizens and governments do about this?
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An inspirational story of two forest makers and a message – what we need is right here.
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The role of the youth in movements related to the protection of the environment, and how we can encourage their involvement.
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The simple life of birds serve as a reminder for us that in our haste to claim over everything nature has to offer— its space, air, or the privilege of a lake or a hill—we must not forget that life works best in symbiosis.
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The key role of civil society participation in movements related to the protection of the environment as illustrated by the recent popular upsurge against projects in the Mollem National Park led by the youth of Goa.
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An assessment of approaches that can help us to effectively tackle climate change.
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Something as simple as reducing community dependence on firewood can go a long way assuaging human-wildlife conflict in our protected forests. Find out more from this story from Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
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For monsoon-dependent India, rain truly is a grace from the sky and climate change, a storm closer to home than we think. This article illustrates the different ways in which cities and rural areas experience the impact of climate change ( or a heavy monsoon).
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India can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting the twin levers of decarbonizing the power sector and adopting energy efficiency measures.
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Leavened with anecdotes, this article gives a comprehensive overview of water availability and usage In India.
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Sustainable initiatives need not be seen as charitable efforts. The need for capital investment in climate-related initiatives has resulted in instruments such as Green Funds and Green Bonds. This article outlines the growth and performance of these forms of sustainable investing.
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A few Critical Climate Technology Breakthroughs Multiplied by “Instigators” is desperately needed.