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A new era of science festivals in India is bringing science to the public
Science festivals are a crucial bridge between the science community and the public to discuss the latest science in accessible ways.
With local support, a tributary comes to life in Kerala
A biodiversity management committee is restoring a portion of a river by removing invasive plants and planting native species.
UN climate summit starts in Azerbaijan under shadow of impending Trump presidency
The success of the annual UN climate summit in Baku will hinge upon climate finance, which largely depends on wealthy countries agreeing to release more funds to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of the climate crisis to developing nations.
The Baku summit is expected to consensually arrive at the quantum of funding, known as the New Collective Quantified Goal, which will replace the 2009 pledge by developed nations to provide $100 billion.
Indigenous leaders assess outcomes on equity at biodiversity COP
Indigenous leaders saw key gains, including recognition under Article 8(j) and the establishment of the Cali Fund.
Most climate adaptation projects are unsustainable or not up to the mark, says new UN report
Out of 168 adaptation projects that were funded, less than half were rated as satisfactory on their outcomes.
India’s major coal unions weigh in on the path to a just transition
As India, the second largest coal consumer in the world, moves away from coal, what do coal union leaders – the central stakeholders in the energy transition – feel about it?
Carbon trading rules fast-tracked at COP29, amid criticism
The COP29 Presidency declared an early success at the climate conference with the adoption of Article 6.4 that establishes a centralised carbon trading mechanism.
Melting ice: Need to freeze on an action plan quickly
Glacial lake outburst floods, have become increasingly common as global warming causes glaciers to retreat.
Matsyanyaya: A journey through India’s landscapes swallowed by urbanisation
Hrutika Patole’s latest film ‘Matsyanyaya’ takes viewers on an uncomfortable journey of the widespread infrastructure development across India.
The film gets its name from the Indian political philosophy of the ‘law of fish’ and shows us the negative consequences of rampant development and how it is affecting low-income groups.
