Environment & Sustainability

Amidst regional conflict, diverse communities in Manipur are coming together, recognising that protecting pangolins is vital for preserving biodiversity and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests to restore ecological balance in Indian cities.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Thane-based Sandesh Shankar Gaonkar's 'Sarvangi Arts' stands out for its eco-friendly ‘makhar’ (decorations) made from traditional sarees, combining sustainability with Maharashtrian heritage.

Indic Initiatives, the brainchild of B G Seetharaman, Vinay Kumar and Rajeeva Deekshit has pioneered an end-to-end machine that recycles difficult-to-process paper waste like paper cups, tetra pak, and tissues.

Inspired by the movie Avatar, environmentalist and clean air activist Jai Dhar Gupta turned 32 acres near Uttarakhand's Rajaji National Park into a biosphere. With the help of expert Vijay Dhasmana, he revived the land, bringing back native plants and wildlife.

Vivek Menon, co-founder of the Wildlife Trust of India, was inspired by early encounters with wildlife. His lifelong passion for conservation has led to significant contributions to wildlife protection, anti-poaching efforts, and the creation of elephant corridors in India.

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposing a slew of measures to reduce India's carbon emission in Budget 2024, here are some propositions likely to help the agriculture and transport sector.

The residents of Chitlapakkam in Chennai have restored a 50-acre lake after years of efforts, petitions, cleaning drives, and a relentless campaign called #SavingChitlapakkamLake. Their efforts resulted in the state sanctioning Rs 25 crores for the project.

Starting with one sapling at a time, these conservationists are ensuring that India's deltas and coasts are filled with lakhs of mangrove trees, strengthening them against floods and cyclones.

Born in Kaziranga, Assam, Manoj Gogoi developed a deep love for wildlife from a young age and has rescued over 6,000 animals since starting his organisation in 2007. He continues to work tirelessly to save animals, especially during floods.