I have been working in the riverscapes of Bihar for over 25 long years, for the conservation of river biodiversity, particularly the Ganges river dolphin, by trying to understand the complex web of relations between humans, animals, and the river… Read More
An increase of 1,540 sq. km. of ‘forest cover’ in the recently published Indian State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021 started the year on a ‘green’ note. This continues the trend of recent ISFRs that consistently manage to announce increased… Read More
Bony and dishevelled, Kanta Kamde stands barefoot outside her house. I stand with her in silence, arms wrapped around my chest, gaze lowered. It feels like a condolence visit. Then she speaks, “We had run out of firewood. The cooking… Read More
This article is part of a special WCT #TrappedInTrade blog series which is focused on the problem of growing demand for exotic wild animals in India and the urgent need for stronger wildlife laws for better regulation of the same. … Read More
The world is stressing on the need to adopt a sustainable way of life and yet the political and economic decisions are steering the society away from the coveted goal of sustainability. Take for instance wetland ecosystems – they provide … Read More
Understanding Anxiety and Distress in Times of Climate Change ‘Severe heat wave sweeps India, temperatures to rise. IMD issues yellow and orange alerts’‘Rains wreak havoc in Northeast India, landslides and floods in Assam’‘IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall … Read More
Conservation is not just about activists and field biologists – it is replete with niche players. It is amazing to think of the varied professional backgrounds and specialisations of those working in wildlife conservation. Broadly defined communities of experts such … Read More
Under the iconic clock tower of the Sydney Town Hall, a blond pre-teen wears a wry expression. Among many others, his placard stands out. It says, “Don’t Mess With My Future”, the ‘o’ replaced with a 🙁 . Youngsters like … Read More
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Envisioning the Anatomy of a Potential Law to Regulate Trade in Exotic Animals in India The lack of a mechanism to regulate trade in exotic animals in India is not in consonance with international conventions and has led to a … Read More
Why We Should Be Worried About the Rise in Demand for Exotic Animals This article is part of the special WCT Blog series which will focus on the growing demand for exotic species in India and the urgent need for … Read More