Understanding and Managing Invasive Alien Species in India
Invasive alien species (IAS) are among the most significant drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. India, with its rich and varied ecosystems, faces mounting ecological, economic, and social costs from the spread of non-native species introduced intentionally or inadvertently. IAS threaten native biodiversity, disrupt ecosystem services, and undermine livelihoods, particularly those of rural and forest-dependent communities. […]
Biodiversityat a Crossroads
The book is an effort of the Biodiversity Collaborative, a group of institutions working on biodiversity science and conservation, to demonstrate and highlight the connections between conservation, sustainable use of biodiversity, and human well-being. The book, is intended to draw the attention of policymakers and decision-makers as well as citizens to the choices we must […]
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE : Essays on T N Khoshoo Memorial Awardees
REVIVING INDIA’S ECOSYSTEMS
Reflections on Science Nature, and the Future
Selected works of Triloki Nath Khoshoo Reflections on Nature, Science, and the Future’ is a collection of essays by Dr. T.N. Khoshoo, a prolific scientist who authored over 300 papers, numerous books, and articles. Over the years, his writings have ranged from the cytology of ornamental plants to environmental policies and deep ecological practices. Throughout his […]
EDIBLE NON-MARINE MOLLUSCS OF INDIA
Aravind N.A. and Anushree Jadhav Molluscs, the second most abundant phylum after arthropods, exhibit a remarkable diversity spanning many ecosystems. They range from the depths of the oceans to the Himalayan snow-clad mountains and from tropical rainforest to deserts and subarctic and subantarctic habitats. Notably, they are absent from the Antarctic landmass. With an estimated […]
Forgotten Trails Foraging Wild Edibles
Authors : Malemleima Ningombi and Harisha R.P Over the last several years, through our community-research project, we have had the honour of interacting with the Soligas, an indigenous community residing in the Cauvery River Basin in the southern Western Ghats. Working with them has meant knowing their ways of being. And food has played a […]
CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE : 2023
Essays on T N Khoshoo Memorial Awardees
Terrestrial Orchids
Naresh SwamiYear: 2016City: BangalorePublisher: ATREEThe book is part of a research program to study and photograph orchid species from the Eastern Himalayas, covering the regions of Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling District, Arunachal pradesh, Assam and Nagaland. Hardcover: 228 pagesPublisher: Naresh Swami (2016)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 9352583779ISBN-13: 978-9352583775Product Dimensions: 34 x 24 x 3.8 cm http://www.amazon.in/Terrestrial-Orchids-Naresh-Swami/dp/9352583779/ref=sr_1_1?i…
Transcending boundaries: Reflecting on twenty years of action and research at ATREE.
Ankila Hiremath, Nitin D Rai, Ananda SiddharthaYear: 2017Publisher: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Rethinking Environmentalism Linking Justice, Sustainability, and Diversity
Author/s: Dr. Sharachchandra LeleEduardo S. BrondizioJohn ByrneGeorgina M. MaceJoan Martinez-AlierYear: 2018Publisher: MIT PressA multidisciplinary examination of alternative framings of environmental problems, with using examples from forest, water, energy, and urban sectors. Does being an environmentalist mean caring about wild nature? Or is environmentalism synonymous with concern for future human well-being, or about a fair apportionment […]
