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Climate & Environment, Con...

Gibbons, homestay and homestead tea cultivation: A remarkable story of conservation from Assam’s tea country

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October 23, 2025

men in workwear and safety helmets standing among date palms

Food Policy, Food Systems, New...

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Conducts Intensive Monitoring Campaigns to Enforce Environmental Legislation Across the UAE

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October 23, 2025

Africa, Guest Columns, Opinion...

From Rural Roots to Renewable Dreams – My Journey as a Green Changemaker

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October 23, 2025

Actor, author and screenwriter Lenaa Kumar

Guest Columns, Opinion & A...

What nature taught me

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October 23, 2025

Recall the clay piggy banks that once taught children the value of saving? In Kerala's Thodupuzha in Idukki district, a retired schoolteacher has reimagined this age-old concept with an ingenious twist. Instead of coins, students are filling their modern-day piggy banks – called "kudukka" in Malayalam – with something far more meaningful: the bounty from their family farms. Welcome to Pacha Kudukka – the "green piggy bank" – where curry leaves become currency and farming meets the future. Here, what might have been dismissed as mere backyard produce is transforming into valuable lessons about savings, self-reliance, and the dignity of agriculture.

Agriculture, Grassroots champi...

How 20 Schools in Kerala’s Idukki district Turn Farm Produce into Student Savings: The Pacha Kudukka Story

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October 23, 2025

Community Leaders, People &...

Seeds of Change: The School Gardens Nourishing 6,000 Children in Ghaziabad

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October 23, 2025

News & Events...

MOCCAE Launches MUSTADEEM for developing and empowering youth in the fields of environment and sustainability in the UAE

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July 29, 2025

Guest Columns, Opinion & A...

From Menace to Message: The Tiger’s Evolution in Cinema

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October 23, 2025

The tiger (Panthera tigris), one of the most magnificent creatures in the animal kingdom, stands as a symbol of power, strength, and grace. As the largest member of the cat family, it has long fascinated humans with its majestic appearance and elusive behavior.

Guest Columns, Opinion & A...

The Tiger: Majesty of the Wild

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October 23, 2025

Commentary, Opinion & Anal...

The Hidden Crisis in India’s Sweet Gold: A Call for Honey Revolution

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October 23, 2025

Guest Columns, Opinion & A...

Remembering Anton Mzimba, South African Anti-Poaching Hero Murdered for Protecting Rhinos and His Legacy of Courage

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October 23, 2025

Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Minister of Climate Change and Environment Statement on International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Food Policy, Food Systems, New...

UAE Reinforces Commitment to Mangrove Conservation with Ambitious Goals

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October 23, 2025

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Blessing Both Bappa and Nature: Environment-friendly Moringa-Based Ganesh Idols Transform Visarjan Tradition

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October 23, 2025

Innovators, People & Profi...

The Viticulture Evangelist: How Aditi Patil is Taking the Spirit of Horticulture to Teach the World About Vineyards and Wine

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October 23, 2025

In a quiet part of Prayagraj, during the stillness of the COVID-19 lockdown, something beautiful took root. While the world slowed down, Jasleen—a trained chef with a deep love for clean, real food—began exploring something new: bees. It wasn’t planned or part of a big business idea. It started with curiosity and care. Jasleen began taking online and offline training in beekeeping, learning how these tiny creatures work, what they need, and how they give us one of nature’s purest gifts—honey.

Changemakers, People & Pro...

One Woman, Two Boxes, and a Whole Lot of Bees: Melflora’s Journey

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October 23, 2025

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Gibbons, homestay and homestead tea cultivation: A remarkable story of conservation from Assam’s tea country

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Conducts Intensive Monitoring Campaigns to Enforce Environmental Legislation Across the UAE

From Rural Roots to Renewable Dreams – My Journey as a Green Changemaker

What nature taught me

How 20 Schools in Kerala’s Idukki district Turn Farm Produce into Student Savings: The Pacha Kudukka Story

Seeds of Change: The School Gardens Nourishing 6,000 Children in Ghaziabad

MOCCAE Launches MUSTADEEM for developing and empowering youth in the fields of environment and sustainability in the UAE

From Menace to Message: The Tiger’s Evolution in Cinema

The Tiger: Majesty of the Wild

The Hidden Crisis in India’s Sweet Gold: A Call for Honey Revolution

Remembering Anton Mzimba, South African Anti-Poaching Hero Murdered for Protecting Rhinos and His Legacy of Courage

UAE Reinforces Commitment to Mangrove Conservation with Ambitious Goals

Blessing Both Bappa and Nature: Environment-friendly Moringa-Based Ganesh Idols Transform Visarjan Tradition

The Viticulture Evangelist: How Aditi Patil is Taking the Spirit of Horticulture to Teach the World About Vineyards and Wine

One Woman, Two Boxes, and a Whole Lot of Bees: Melflora’s Journey

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