K.C. Deepika
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Western Ghats protection: Section of residents, environmentalists counter Karnataka politiciansâ claims (opens the original)
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The debate over conservation of the Western Ghats, particularly in Karnataka, is far from over. While the Karnataka Legislature adopted a unanimous resolution on September 22, urging the Centre to confine the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) identified in the Kasturirangan report to only notified forest areas, sections of residents in Western Ghats districts and environmentalists have termed the claims of ministers and politicians âmisleadingâ. They have begun creating awareness about the p
Jenu Kurubas from Karnataka take conservation fight to global forum in Kenya (opens the original)
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âIn the name of conservation, the Adivasi community is being subjected to violence and false cases, and our homes are being destroyed. Big NGOs and companies, in the name of carbon credits and conservation, want to occupy our land and promote tourism and other commercial activities. This is the story of many communities like ours across the world,â said Shivu J.A. Mr. Shivu, 31, from the Jenu Kuruba community in the Nagarahole forest between Kodagu and Mysuru districts in Karnataka, was amon
In Focus Podcast | Saving the Western Ghats (opens the original)
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The Western Ghats in India is a mountain range that is considered next only to the Himalayas in terms of being a biological treasure trove with a high degree of endemism and scenic beauty. It has also been declared as one of the world’s hotspots of biodiversity. However, in recent times, it has been in the news for threats to its unique ecosystem, especially with every episode of an ecological disaster. Yet, every attempt that has proposed to address these problems - be it the Gadgil committee r
How valuable are mangroves? Study on Pichavaram ecosystem pegs it at â¹2,485.38 crore (opens the original)
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How valuable are mangroves? A recent study of the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem estimated its Total Economic Value (TEV) at â¹2,485.38 crore ($289 million), with a per-hectare value of â¹1.83 crore, reflecting the ecological, economic and social benefits it provides. The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is deemed one of the most ecologically significant coastal wetland ecosystems in India and plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity conservation, fisheries productivity, coastal protection, clim
How water stressed are Indian cities? (opens the original)
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This year, residents in several Indian cities -from Mumbai to Bengaluru - have experienced a shortage in water supply. India’s big cities are expanding in terms of size and population. This has also meant a strain on existing resources such as land and water. We have already seen cities such as Bengaluru attempting to implement restrictions on use of potable water for non-potable purposes. But do our cities need more than that to ensure water security for the future? How water stressed are India
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