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Tourism for the Himalayas: Communities Protecting Nature, Culture, and Livelihoods

Eco-tourism has emerged as a global phenomenon where experiential tourism and local hospitality, combined with local cuisine and traditional crafts and music, hold the travel economy together. The growing desire to live and travel sustainably has become the hallmark of young and experienced travellers worldwide. The urge to explore the …

Airwaves of Change: Radio Bundelkhand’s Gender-Inclusive Revolution

With its rugged landscape and arid climate, Bundelkhand is a canvas painted by contrasts. This plateau, marked by breathtaking landscapes, has also been scarred by a pattern of harsh climate—frequent droughts, shrinking water tables, and cracked, thirsty fields. For generations, it has been shaped by erratic monsoons and depleting natural …

COP29: Another ‘Defining Moment’ for Climate Action

COPs (Conferences of the Parties) come and go. Each year, governments, businesses and civil society organisations gather together in large numbers and at considerable expense and emission to halt the lemming-like march of humanity towards the climatic cliff just ahead of us. The ambitious goals we set each year often …

Building Resilience with Nature-based Solutions

Humans connection with nature is multifaceted, encompassing our physical, cultural and spiritual well-being. Recognising and nurturing this connection is essential for the sustainable and harmonious coexistence of humans and the natural world. The connection between humans and nature is fundamental and intricate, deeply rooted in our evolutionary history and essential …