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Conserving Otters

The smooth-coated otter is a fascinating animal usually seen in small clusters alongside freshwater bodies. It was a boat safari on the Kabini River that I first saw the smooth coated otter. In fact, my naturalist immediately commented that it was an elusive sighting and to my luck I saw quite a few of them.… Read More Conserving Otters

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Sakhi by JSW Foundation

Have you ever seen plastic converted into fabric being woven on a handloom? Well this is what I saw at Vijayanagar, Karnataka when I headed to see Sakhi by JSW Foundation. The JSW Foundation has collaborated with EcoKaari, to set up a plastic offsetting and upcycling and livelihoods generation program in Vijayanagar, Karnataka. The team… Read More Sakhi by JSW Foundation

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Attero Recycling

India recently released a critical minerals list, a strategic approach by the government to address challenges and promote self-sufficiency in critical mineral resources.  India’s decision to facilitate auctions and allow private players to mine lithium, other critical minerals is surely step towards self-reliance in clean energy. But the sustainability of lithium mining remains an open… Read More Attero Recycling

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India @ COP28

The 28th Conference of Parties (COP-28) that concluded at Dubai in December 2023, saw a slew of announcements including a talk by the Indian Prime Minister on Transforming Climate Finance. This year saw several new initiatives including the first ever day dedicated to health. Some new initiatives included Read the full story that first appeared in… Read More India @ COP28

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Ocean Waste in India

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and beaches has become a global crisis. Recykal, an Indian Tech Leader for Sustainability and Circularity, believes that the problem and solution for ocean plastic lie on land. The ocean-bound plastic needs to be diverted from the oceans to recycling centres. Recykal also understand the value of plastic waste and… Read More Ocean Waste in India

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Art Meets Climate Change

As the world fights around to bring in innovations battling climate change, The Real Elephant Collective is doing its bit by bringing club art with impact by combating harmful lantana weeds in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Not only are they helping clear these invasive plants, but they are also making a significant impact on elephant… Read More Art Meets Climate Change

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Miyawaki Forests of India

Nahar Group has worked very closely with the Garden Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and has successfully planted over 41,000 trees on a 13-acre land parcel in the city’s heart for fighting climate change and curbing pollution levels and would further assist the MC in increasing the green cover of Mumbai. During his… Read More Miyawaki Forests of India