Climate change is impacting the world. It is the poorest who suffer the most. Yet often rural Indians are leading the way in sustainable advances and trialling schemes that – if rolled out on a macro scale – can create real change in the environment.
Environment
Ladakh’s age-old chuspon water-use system gives hope
As the surge of tourism threatens to tip the fragile balance in Ladakh, hope exists in villages like Sakti on the outskirts of Leh, where traditional systems continue to govern land and water use.
Drones patrol night sky to monitor Nagarhole elephants
In the untamed world of Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka, where nature’s secrets are guarded by the moon’s silver light, the thermal drone stands as a sentinel of the night — a saviour of both beast and man.
Dwindling snowfall leading to water crisis in Ladakh
As valleys in Ladakh rely on snowfall and glaciers for their water needs, unpredictable weather changes are leading to water scarcity, severely affecting the livelihood of villagers.
Turning towards golden grass to conserve great Indian bustard
In an effort to save the endangered great Indian bustard, farmers in Rajasthan are regrowing the sewan grass that provides a good habitat for the birds.
‘Collaboration is key to protect water bodies’
We need to look back at our ancestors to learn the best practices about river and water conservation in India, says Shri Krishna of Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI).
How Sutlej river is bearing the brunt of climate change
As this year's monsoon in Punjab wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states like Punjab and Rajasthan, the Sutlej river emerged as a central character in this narrative of devastation.
Assam rhinos in safe hands
Rhinoceros conservation is not easy in Assam, but sustained efforts from officials and the community to curb poaching have yielded successful results, making the northeastern state nothing less than a haven for the herbivore.
‘Poaching of rhinos: You cannot save animals only with guns’
For Rathin Barman, a teacher who turned towards wildlife conservation over 20 years back, the unknown challenges of rescuing animals is exciting. He reflects on his work with rhinos and other animals in Assam.
Meet the Karnataka man measuring rainfall for 47 years
This farmer of Dakshina Kannada district has followed in his father’s footsteps and has weather data for about 17,500 days, a treasure for climate researchers.