Gorillas are what we want to be, says Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
Conservation leader Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka discusses the fate of Uganda’s mountain gorillas and community relations.
Gods’ Gardens
In Tamil Nadu, the relationship between humans and plants extends beyond utility into culture, tradition, and religion. Tree worship is among the earliest known forms of human devotion. In Sangam literature, the heroine of Natrrinai addresses the punnai tree (Alexandrian laurel) as her sister. Trees like neem, banyan, peepul, fig, and palmyra are still worshipped […]
Traditional Fishers Turn Rescuers in a Win for Declining Marine Wildlife
Coastal fishers in Tamil Nadu are forgoing hunting practices and instead increasingly rescuing dolphins, turtles, and dugongs during nearshore fishing operations…
Traditional Fishers Turn Rescuers in a Win for Declining Marine Wildlife [Commentary]
Coastal fishers in Tamil Nadu are forgoing hunting practices and instead increasingly rescuing dolphins, turtles, and dugongs during nearshore fishing operations. Long-term ecological knowledge, combined with fishing methods such as shore seine and hook-and-line fishing, enables rapid release of bycatch and adaptive responses to changing marine conditions. Incentive schemes, social recognition, and youth participation have […]
Forest governance needs more than tinkering at the edges
This opinion piece examines decentralisation in forest governance and the role of the Forest Rights Act in empowering community forest management.
What an Edible Insects Stall Revealed About Acceptance, Normal Food
Despite their nutritional and environmental benefits, insect-based foods are losing popularity. Urbanisation has created cultural distance from traditional practices.
What an Edible Insects Stall Revealed About Acceptance, ‘normal’ Food
Despite their nutritional and environmental benefits, people are increasingly moving away from insect-based foods. Urbanisation has created both physical and cultural distance from such practices. Many younger generations that have grown up or settled in cities are often unaware that insects are eaten across several parts of India
Market Gaps Reshape Farming and Economy in the Mountains
Poor connectivity, weak price discovery, and dependence on intermediaries undermine farm viability in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas.
Market Gaps Reshape Farming and Economy in the Mountains [commentary]
Poor connectivity, weak price discovery, and dependence on intermediaries undermine farm viability in the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas despite demonstrating strong local production capacity and adaptability. While self-help groups, markets, and value-added products are emerging as solutions, limited infrastructure, training, and aggregation prevent scaling. Strengthening farmer producer organisations, post-harvest facilities, digital market linkages, and youth-focused […]
Revitalising Open Natural Ecosystems Through India’s National Red List Assessment Initiative
Open Natural Ecosystems cover nearly 10% of India’s land area and support rural livelihoods. This article explores India’s National Red List initiative to assess and conserve them.
