TerraGreen - February 2023

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In this article, Manisha Jain and Dr Kriti Akansha highlight that it is necessary to support long-term thinking, transformation, flexibility and innovation while taking the associated climate risks into consideration to attain climate resilience. There is a need for a robust framework that ensures climate policies are integrated into all sectors and that planning, implementation, and evaluation are strictly followed.

Traditional Agriculture for Sustainable Development

A Satoyama Approach

2 mins

Urban Gardens

Good for Ecosystems and Humans

2 mins

Novel Policy Considerations For a Global Net-Zero

In this article, Ram Ramprasad suggests some novel policy considerations and highlights that as climate disasters accelerate, it is time for countries to unite and fight the battle against global warming. The urgent need is to increase whale populations, grow more forests, and repair our soil.

9 mins

Solar Radiation Modification Potential to Offset Warming and Ameliorate Climate Hazards

The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative C2G) is a foundation-funded initiative of the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. C2G seeks to catalyse the creation of effective governance for climate-altering technologies, in particular for solar radiation modification. Here, we are in conversation with Janos Pasztor, Executive Director, C2G for TerraGreen.

4 mins

Mainstreaming Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure For Long Lasting Impacts

In this article, Manisha Jain and Dr Kriti Akansha highlight that it is necessary to support long-term thinking, transformation, flexibility and innovation while taking the associated climate risks into consideration to attain climate resilience. There is a need for a robust framework that ensures climate policies are integrated into all sectors and that planning, implementation, and evaluation are strictly followed.

9 mins

Tackling Long COVID With Strategic Management

In this article, Gajanan Khergamker says that a range of long COVID-19 symptoms were detected in humans across borders following the two-year-long COVID-19 pandemic. The data on long COVID is still evolving, and more research is needed to fully understand its prevalence and impact. However, it is estimated that a significant proportion of individuals who have had COVID-19 may experience ongoing symptoms for weeks or even months after initial recovery from acute illness.

5 mins

Water Conservation in Rural India Adopting Nature-Based Solution with a Sustainable Approach

In this article, Niharika Singh and Amit Kumar Thakur highlight that when issues such as water scarcity, less agricultural yield, decline in groundwater levels, etc., are highlighted in the communities, Corporate Social Responsibility CSR) projects can be designed on the need and demand basis. With this vision, several different CSR initiatives are being implemented on-ground after identifying the possible interventions on need-basis. One such intervention can be rejuvenating the water bodies accounting many advantages and benefitting the rural communities.

4 mins

Rising Air Pollution in Delhi The Potential Solutions

In this article, Suyash Gupta tries to find answer to the question that what Delhi can really do to moderate and reduce the rising air pollution levels!

5 mins

Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change A Training Programme by Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

WOTR is organizing a 4-day Training on Climate Resilient Agriculture CRA) Practices for Ecosystem-based Adaptation EbA) in Semi-Arid Regions wherein participants will be equipped with a deep understanding of organic fertilizers and biopesticides, as well as integrated pest management IPM), integrated nutrient management INM), and system of crop intensification SCI) techniques for sustainable agriculture.

3 mins

A Peek into Pench A Travelogue

This article by Harshad Sambamurthy has been written in the form of a travelogue on Pench. Colloquially referred to as‘Mowgli-land’ Pench is named after the river that flows through it. It is India’s only tiger reserve that stretches across two states Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra). Read on to know more...

4 mins

BaaS (Batteries as a Service)

The electrification of Indian mobility is happening at a remarkable pace—the India Energy Storage Alliance IESA) projects that the electric vehicle EV) market in India is expected to achieve a CAGR of 49 per cent in the 2021-2030 period. But these projections could remain just on paper if policymakers do not actively take steps to overcome the roadblocks on the electric highways. In this article, Dhruv Verma says that if executed well, battery swapping can be the greatest impetus to EV adoption, benefitting manufactures, consumers, and the environment.

3 mins

River Cruises in India Time to Strike a Fine Balance

In this article, Anita Khuller says river cruises in India could threaten endangered Ganges dolphin. River cruises could have substantial adverse effects on the riverine ecosystem in future. As long as the Ganga river system is healthy, the dolphin will survive. But over the past several decades, there has been a thin line separating development and conservation. Read on to know more...

5 mins

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TerraGreen Magazine Description:

TerraGreen is one of the most respected monthly magazine dedicated to informing and enlightening its readers on issues of environment, energy, and sustainable development. Launched in 2004, TerraGreen has made an indelible impression on the minds of readers, both in India and across the world. Today, it enjoys a readership of over 40,000 and a subscriber base of close to 5,000. Helping the magazine along in its endeavour to take issues of absolute importance to the people is the fact that it is the only publication of its kind in the market; not only does it inform and educate, it does so in a subtle and reader-friendly manner. After all, the aim is to reach as many people as possible!

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