At the Heart of Mizoram-Assam Border Clashes, a Reserved Forest
The Inner Line Reserve Forest, the events that led to the forest's demarcation, and the colonial history of resource extraction in Northeast India lie at the heart of border clashes between Mizoram and Assam.
#Dialogues: Implementing FRA in Northeast India with Amba Jamir & Ayesha Khosla
Edited by Malavika VN
What factors have stymied the effectiveness of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in Northeast India? What misconceptions prevent the FRA from...
Mapping the Impact of COVID-19 on Himalayan Pastoralists: A Primer
State marginalisation of nomadic pastoralists is felt by two Himalayan communities—the Bakarwals of Jammu & Kashmir, & the Van Gujjars of Uttarakhand.
The Making of Disaster Vulnerabilities in the Himalayas
Without focusing on migration and the loss of local knowledge and land systems in the Himalayas, the conversation on disaster management here is incomplete.
Jal, Jangal, Zameen: Adivasis Amidst Bauxite Mining in Rayagada, Odisha
Baphlimali is a small hill, hidden away in Kashipur block in Odisha’s Rayagada district. In areas surrounding the hill live the Jhodia, Paraja, Penga...
Earth Overshoot Day: Managing the Ecological Bank Balance
Co-authored by Pratheek Rebello and Pratik Purswani
Do you know that every year, you end up spending more than you earn?
In fact, on the 1st...
Construction Mud Puts Settlements on the Edge of Eviction in Yamuna Khadar
New Delhi's Central Vista Redevelopment Project puts Yamuna Khadar's settlements on the edge of eviction.
Infrastructure Projects In and Around Protected Areas Need to Be Held Financially Accountable
This is Part Two of #FinancingDevelopment, a series analysing the finances behind India’s development journey, in collaboration with the Centre for Financial Accountability. Read...
Inside India’s Closet: Green Accounting
Researched and written by Sourya Reddy
In 2014-15, India was the fourth largest exporter of sugar, with a share of 4.4% of the total global...
An Often Overlooked Contributor to Climate Change: Banks
When it comes to climate change’s enemies, there are the usual suspects: large carbon-intensive corporations, negligent governments, and of course, the climate change deniers....
