The Integrated Mountain Initiative (IMI) and the Darjeeling Himalaya Initiative are holding the Xth Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS) from 18th to 20th November 2021. SMDS X is being organized in the Darjeeling – Kalimpong Hills and the theme of this year is “Towards One Health: Making our mountains resilient”. …
Learning Amidst Nature: Himalayan Roots for Children The Udaan Learning Center (ULC) at Sambhaavnaa Institute, Palampur has come up with a Students Immersive Learning Program called “Himalayan Roots” which gives an opportunity to students to engage in different outdoor as well as indoor activities, all while continuing their online studies. …
Pandemic Resilience in the Western Himalayas: Extraordinary Stories of ‘Ordinary’ People The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of our fragile economic system. We heard stories of people hoarding essentials when the lockdown was announced. There were stories of young people given medical beds at the cost of the …
Stories from the Himalayas: Himkatha The mountains are a region of great diversity of flora and fauna. But it is also marked by the amalgamation of various cultures. The Indian Himalayan region has especially been very popular among tourists from all around the country because of its many hill …
Let’s Observe Nature this Winter! Are you a nature enthusiast who loves observing its beauty? Do you also like to capture all the beautiful and mysterious moments of nature? Titli Trust and Center for Ecology Development and Research (CEDAR) are supporting the Nature in Winter Project, organized by Nature …
Let’s Go Birding in Mussoorie, No Charges Applicable Birding is like going on a natural treasure hunt! Everywhere you look, you will find majestic and beautiful flora, wildlife, and of course, birds. Titli Trust and Center for Ecology Development and Research (CEDAR) are supporting a birding tour organized by the …
The coronavirus pandemic has killed over 1,00,000 people and infected over 2 million in 185 countries so far. This has resulted in an acute shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) like masks, health kits, and medical equipment like ventilators. Despite these challenges, a new innovation by Harela Society in Pithoragarh …
You may have heard of Greta Thunberg, the young girl from Sweden who has been talking about climate change on a global stage. Greta talks about the need for governments and world leaders to take action, and she’s not alone. We have a climate champion right here in India as …
11 Himalayan states are seeking a ‘Green Bonus’ for the role they play in strengthening our country’s climate. Report by the Hindu Business Line: Read here.
Uttarakhand, the northern state of India carved out of Uttar Pradesh, has witnessed a massive emigration in the last few decades. Close to 950 villages have become completely depopulated with people leaving these villages in large numbers. Over 3500 villages are left with a population of less than 50! The …
