Ecology

Webbing a new net

WEBBING A NEW NET

Published: 14 June 2023
Report

Delineating marine bioregions requires understanding the historical interconnections between the lived experiences of humans with the coastal areas they inhabit, and the oceans beyond, where they make their livelihoods. It is imperative to recognise the cultural, ecological, geomorphic, political, and social dimensions of these relationships and incorporate the diverse perspectives visible in the institutional mechanisms created through these connections.

Teesta Report

Multi Hazard Mapping of Teesta River Basin

Published: 4 May 2023
Report

The Proposed study utilizes recent land use and land cover data (Sentinel 2), forest fire point data from the Forest Survey of India (FSI), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) landslide inventory, and landslides demarcated from high resolution and multi-date Google Earth images to specify different types of eco-regions in the Teesta basin.

Combatting Global Plastic Pollution

Published: 14 March 2023
Infobrief

A critical look at the entire plastics cycle is also of crucial importance from a feminist perspective, because the plastic problem cannot simply be reduced to consumer use patterns or to harmful microplastics in cosmetic products. On the contrary, every stage of the plastics cycle reflects different gender-specific experiences and exposures.

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The Goba of Ladakh

Published: 16 January 2023
Report
Report elaborating on the current relevance of a Traditional Governance system of Gobas of Ladakh.
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Uncovering Pre-District Bioregions of India

Published: 30 August 2022
Research Report

This monograph has, within the constraints of time and resources, identified several
Bioregions and has also outlined the possibility of these ecoregions becoming the
underpinning of developmental decisions for the group of present day districts which
overlie such regions.

Urban Trees Dossier

Regulating Urban Trees in India

Published: 8 July 2022

This report highlights the scope and functions of a dozen tree laws implemented in different states in India.

 


By Kanchi Kohli & Manju Memon

Pastoralism and Renewable energy

Pastoralism and large-scale REnewable energy and green hydrogen projects

Published: 18 May 2022
Report

Large-scale renewable energy projects are being developed in the drylands of Africa, Asia and Latina America without adequate consultation with pastoralists that have been using the land for grazing their livestock since time memorial. This joint report by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and Bread for the World examines evidence from existing large-scale projects and derives recommendations.

Unpacked book

Unpacked!

Published: 10 June 2021
Book

Specifically developed and designed for a young international audience, the digital book "Unpacked! Plastic, Waste, & Me" answers 70 questions about plastic in colorful infographics and six true stories. Book designer and author Gesine Grotrian and a team of experts from the Heinrich Böll Foundation together with an advisory board of young people from all over the world have created an exciting non-fiction book for young people aged 12 and over.

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Plastic Atlas Asia Edition

Published: 27 May 2021
Publication

 In 20 chapters, the Plastics Atlas Asia Edition wants to offer the growing risk of plastic waste in the environment, landfills and the oceans with a focus in Asia.