South Africa topples Tunisia as most food secure — what are the lessons for sub–Saharan Africa
Governments must employ multi-pronged approach to ensure affordability, availability, quality and safety of food
Millions of displaced people face dual hardship of COVID-19: Report
Wars, conflict and natural disasters displaced 14.6 million people in 127 countries from January-June 2020
‘Hong Kong’s lost tigers show us a species once gone, cannot return’
Down To Earth speaks to journalist John Saeki about his upcoming book on the lost tigers of Hong Kong
Food prices in Nigeria have shot through the roof. But is the pandemic to blame?
A peculiar situation for Nigeria was that the food price increases varied across the country. Some states felt the hit of food price inflation …
How solar-powered fences mitigated human-elephant conflict in Assam
A biologist employed with a non-profit in the North East describes her organisation’s efforts at reducing negative encounters between …
‘Vermin, serious threat to children’s lives’: Kerala state child rights body moves SC for culling stray dogs
Also asks for strict action against those abandoning animals; 6,276 attacks reported in state this year
Pakistan, Afghanistan among global hunger hotspots: UN report
Conflict, climate extremes and economic shocks driving communities into crisis; Sudan conflict can impact several neighbouring countries
Climbing the machan: Poverty and animal conflict in Karnataka
Human-wildlife conflict is a monumental issue for farmers living in subsistence, conflict with wild animals disproportionately impacts the poor
Climate change fuelling conflict in Lake Chad Basin: Report
Shrinking natural resources due to adverse weather heightening tensions, says human rights group
Russell-Einstein Manifesto, ICJ case and Rainbow Warrior bombing: Remembering humanity
Anniversaries of the three events provide inspiration to consider roles of science, law and diplomacy to advance peace, security and nuclear …
Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine — and what that means for the global food system
Ukrainian grain is important for feeding the world and the the Black Sea is a vital route to getting it to people who need it.
Protecting 30% of Earth’s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
Protecting forests and grasslands can help slow climate change by promoting carbon storage in soil and plants
COVID-19, war and hunger: Yemen’s humanitarian crisis is becoming worse
Over 10 million are on the brink of famine; as many as 400,000 children are at the risk of dying, according to UN
World Crocodile Day: Experts call for patience regarding human-croc conflict
Down To Earth speaks to experts in four prominent human-croc conflict areas; none support culling
Sudan conflict fallout: Over 1,200 children have died in country amid healthcare crisis, says UN
Children died from suspected measles and malnutrition; those under five account for over three-quarters of all deaths
Maharashtra onion crisis: Farmers bearing the brunt of low demand, poor export
Produce rates may remain low until export-worthy summer harvest arrives in the market
Extreme weather events, Russia-Ukriane war escalating onion prices globally
Countries banning exports to stabilise prices; posing threat to food security and nutrition
Saseendran’s ‘tiger cull’: Kerala forest minister made a gaffe; but state’s human-wildlife conflict needs redressal
Removing invasive plants, restoring vanishing wildlife corridors and eco-restoration inside forests should be the solution to human-wildlife …
Elephant Task Force report: 10 years of a progressive policy that nobody talks about now
The report laid out a solid, actionable and progressive framework for elephant conservation, with innovative changes in governance, increased …