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How Broken Clay Pots Help Trees Survive Morocco’s Heat While Conserving Precious Water
A traditional Moroccan practice turns broken pottery into an effective water-saving solution.
From Chambal to the Green Oscar: How Parveen Shaikh Helped Save Endangered Indian Skimmers
Through a community-led conservation model, Parveen Shaikh helped improve Indian Skimmer survival and earned global recognition with the 2026 Whitley Award.
Meet Padma Shri Awardee Hally War, Who Dedicated Nearly 50 Years To Growing Meghalaya’s Iconic Living Root Bridge
Hally War from Meghalaya dedicated nearly five decades to growing a living root bridge rooted in Khasi tradition and ecological wisdom.
How Chennai’s Thaaragai Aarathana Turned Childhood Dives Into a Mission Against Plastic Pollution
Chennai’s young ocean advocate combines swimming, diving and art to protect marine ecosystems.
Shyam Sunder Paliwal Turned Daughter Kiran’s Memory Into 111 Trees for Every Girl
Piplantri turned daughters’ births into celebrations, linking gender equality with environmental restoration.
Japan Fans Win Hearts Again By Cleaning Stadium After Thrilling 2-2 World Cup Draw Against Netherlands
After Japan’s dramatic draw with the Netherlands, supporters once again impressed the world by cleaning the stadium before leaving.
How A 21-Year-Old Is Restoring Uttar Pradesh’s Manorama River, Removing Around 500 Tonnes Of Waste
Akash Gupta inspired local youth to manually clear 500kg of trash from Uttar Pradesh’s polluted Manorama River.
How Patna’s Shubham Kumar Is Combating Plastic Pollution and Reviving Ganga Ghats Through Community Action
A lone Sunday clean-up evolved into a multi-city volunteer movement reducing plastic pollution and restoring public spaces.
Indian Couple’s Eco-Wedding Diverts About 670 Kilograms Of Waste From Landfills, Sets Sustainability Benchmark
By replacing single-use plastics with eco-friendly alternatives, the couple’s 2,000-guest wedding diverted about 670 kilograms of waste from landfills and achieved a 95.5% waste diversion rate.
For 15 Years, Punjab’s ‘Water Man’ Has Been a Lifeline for Wildlife in the Shivalik Forests
Using personal funds, Harpal Singh Pali sustains forest wildlife through Punjab’s harsh summers.
How Subhajit Mukherjee Planted 3 Lakh+ Trees and Rebuilt Forests Across India’s Crowded Cities
His pocket forest model is helping communities restore biodiversity and cool cities.
For 15 Years, Punjab’s ‘Water Man’ Has Carried Water Into Shivalik Forests For Wildlife
Using his own resources, Harpal Singh Pali has spent 15 years maintaining water sources that help wildlife survive Punjab’s scorching summers.
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