Shankar’s Initiative
Muthupet, located in Thiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India used to receive significant amounts of rainfall. However, in due course of time, as rainfall patterns changed, the quantity of fresh … Read More
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From poaching to conservation
Coral reefs are crucial to coastal and marine ecosystems, and play an important role in preventing erosion and flooding. They are increasingly at risk of dying with oceans warming as … Read More
The decrease of deforestation in Brazil
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest decreased by one-third during the first six months of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s administration, compared to the same period last year. The decrease of 33.6% was … Read More
Panlaoy: An ancient tradition of the Philippines
In the southern Philippines, an indigenous community known as Higaonon from Misamis Oriental province practice a forest management tradition known as Panlaoy. The tradition requires immersion in the forest, with … Read More
Community-based Conservation Saves Belize Barrier Reef
Community-based conservation is playing an important role in empowering local tour guides, fishermen and volunteers with relevant skills and resources in saving the Belize Barrier Reef. The coastal community of … Read More