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How Nagaland IFS Officer Dr C. Zupeni Tsanglai Is Transforming Wildlife Conservation
The veterinarian-turned-IFS officer is combining science, traditional knowledge and community participation to restore forests and protect wildlife in Nagaland.

The Next Phase of Sustainability Reporting: From Disclosure to Value Creation
New capitals-based assessments are helping businesses connect sustainability data with measurable environmental, social and economic outcomes.

How Abdul Kareem Turned 32 Acres of Barren Wasteland Into a Thriving Forest in Kerala
Abdul Kareem transformed 32 acres of barren rock in Kerala into a thriving groundwater recharging forest.

Kandoni Soren: The Adivasi Woman Protecting Sarakghutu’s Forests in Jharkhand
An Adivasi home guard from Sarakghutu has built a 40-woman community effort to protect around 100 hectares of forest.

DPCC Bans Idol Immersion In Yamuna, Sets ₹50,000 Fine For Violations In Delhi
Delhi bans idol immersion in the Yamuna, introduces designated sites and ₹50,000 environmental compensation to curb pollution.

From Extinction To 52: India’s Cheetah Population Rises Four Years After Reintroduction
Four years after eight cheetahs arrived from Namibia, India now has 52, including 32 born within the country.

Kerala’s 7-YO Climate Advocate Roohi Mohazzab Launches ‘Dear Earth’s Paper Bank’, MP M.K. Raghavan Inaugurates Initiative
Environmental advocate Roohi Mohazzab has launched a children-led Paper Bank initiative aimed at saving paper, protecting trees and encouraging climate responsibility across schools.

Bamboo Over Plastic: How The Bamboo Bae Is Building Sustainable Products Across India
Founded in 2020, The Bamboo Bae combines bamboo products, rural artisan livelihoods and corporate partnerships to reduce plastic use.

250 kg of Waste Removed: How 21-Year-Old Shivam Kumar Is Saving the Ganga River
Twenty-one-year-old Shivam waded into the Ganga to manually clear 250 kg of waste.

How Salim Ali, A Curious Boy, Became The ‘Birdman Of India’ And Dedicated His Life To Protecting Birds
A childhood encounter with an unusual bird led Sálim Ali to study India’s birds, popularise birdwatching and champion their habitats.

Lucknow Rises From 15th To No. 1 In India’s Clean-Air Rankings, Here’s What Changed
Lucknow topped the 2026 Swachh Vayu Survekshan among million-plus cities after recording a 46.64% decline in annual average PM10 since 2017-18.

How RP Negi Yullam and Volunteers Cleared 500+ Tonnes of Himachal’s Himalayan Waste
Volunteers from Himalayn Tribe Foundation removed 500 tonnes of waste from fragile high-altitude trails.
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