Anti-elephant solar fence turns tool for women empowerment in remote Meghalaya village
A small group of women, mostly housewives in a tiny tribal hamlet in West Garo Hills area of Meghalaya bordering Assam’s Goalpara district, habitually keeps a watchful eye on a…
Distractions and double-speak plague climate finance talks in Bonn, says CSE
The world will have a tough time in the next climate conference (CoP 29) in Baku – because it did not do enough in the mid-year climate talks which ended…
NGOs resolve to sensitise grassroot communities on Assam-Arunachal border on prevention of wildlife crime
A meeting of representatives of various NGOs from Arunachal Pradesh and Assam has highlighted the urgent need for organising sensitisation and awareness programmes for grassroot communities residing near the fringes…
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MOUNTAINEERING AND ADVENTURE SPORTS CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
As the world commemorates World Environment Day on June 5th, the National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS) proudly reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. In…
This is a World Environment Day with a difference, says Sunita Narain
“It is that day of the year, once again. June 5 is here, a day when all of us renew our pledge to protect the environment. But this year, the…
Here comes another day, the World Environment Day
5th June, 2024. Here comes another day, the World Environment Day. As usual, thousands of saplings will be planted on this day, and on 6th June onward, these orphan saplings…
Significant Research on Soil Organic Carbon Pool for Panidehing Wetland and Dibru Saikhowa National Park of Assam
The process of removing and storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in order to slow down climate change is known as carbon sequestration. The recent research study entitled “Soil organic…
CSE and Down To Earth magazine release the 2024 State of India’s Environment in Figures report
“As the World Environment Day (June 5) draws near, India awaits the end of its national elections and declaration of their results. The State of India’s Environment in Figures –…
France island school signs pact with Aaranyak biologist Purnima Devi to promote Hargila conservation
A reputed educational institution of Mayotte island of France, Iycee des Lumieres has signed a two-year agreement with senior conservation biologist of Aaranyak Dr Purnima Devi Barman to work together…
‘Lifeline’ that empowers women in HEC-hit Besorkona village in Assam
“This single strand solar-powered fence that now shields our village and residences from wild elephants, has given us a new lease of life and a whiff of prosperity after a…
CSE study tracks heat wave; exposes dangerous trends in India’s biggest cities
An unprecedented heat wave has been enveloping Indian cities, worsening the urban heat island effect, this summer. A new analysis by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) says there are…
Karbi women celebrate Biodiversity Day with Wild Edibles
Aaranyak in collaboration with Chandrasing Rongpi Memorial High School and Pirbi- a biodiversity business initiative, celebrated the International Day for Biological Diversity and organised an exhibition cum competition on “Wild…
SEBI prods companies to report on their ‘green’ performance; CSE says the move commendable, but needs more teeth
Indian companies, nudged by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), have started reporting on their environmental and sustainability performance, but their submissions lack details and relevant information –…
A sustainable initiative by Brahmastra Corps of Eastern Command at Panagarh Military Station
Good Earth Initiatives– In an endeavour to preserve environment; an effective plastic management system has been established in collaboration with Vital Waste Management, a NGO at Panagarh Military Station. The…
IIM Lucknow Releases Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Report
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) recently conducted a comprehensive environmental sustainability report, shedding light on resource footprints and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across both its Lucknow and Noida campuses.…
New Delhi Sizzles as Heatwaves Highlight Urgent Climate Change Crisis
New Delhi and its surrounding regions are currently experiencing some of the highest temperatures on record, as severe heatwaves grip the area, underscoring the urgent and devastating impact of climate…
Aaranyak workshop on digital post-processing in wildlife photography
As part of a series of workshops on communication skill development, regions Aaranyak conducted a workshop on “Essentials of Digital Post-Processing in Wildlife Photography” on May 19 last here. The…
Satellite Mapping Study Reveals Nearly 6 Million Trees Vanished from Indian Farmlands in Three Years
India has potentially lost close to 5.8 million full-grown trees from agricultural lands between 2019 and 2022, according to a recent satellite-imagery analysis conducted by researchers at the University of…
Cleanliness Drive and Awareness Programme at Nabagraha Temple in Guwahati
The Voice of Environment (A Scientific and Environmental Research Organisation) is actively striving to achieve the goals set by the Mission Clean Green Assam project. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC)…
ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES SWACHHTA ABHIYAN IN MOREH
Under ‘Swach Bharat Abhiyan’, Assam Rifles carried out Swachhta abhiyan in Moreh aimed at fostering awareness among troops and civilians in Moreh Town. Additionally, Swachhta Drives were conducted by troops…
IUCN primate specialist visits Aaranyak office
Dr. Susan M. Cheyne, Vice-chair for IUCN Primate Specialist Group Section on Small Apes visited Aaranyak’s office today in Guwahati. Dr Dilip Chetry, Head of Aaranyak’s Primate Research and Conservation…
134 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Ecological, ASSAM, Organises Mass Plantation Drive to Kickstart Platinum Jubilee Year (1949 – 2024) Celebrations of the Territorial Army
The Territorial Army (TA), a distinguished military reserve force that provides critical operational and logistical support to the Indian Armed Forces and civilian authorities during natural calamities and national/regional emergencies,…
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Launches Swachhata Pakhwada
The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the launch of Swachhata Pakhwada. The event commenced today…
Curtain-raiser to the Bonn Climate Talks (June 3-13) Pay your dues, says CSE
“In the global negotiations on climate change, this will be the year of climate finance – a year when the world will try and agree to what is being called…
Karbi students from 9 forest fringe villages explore Aaranyak’s nature camp
A three-day nature camp for young karbi students was organised by Aaranyak in collaboration with Chandrasing Rongpi Memorial High School in Kohora, Karbi Anglong of Assam from 10th to 12th…