Jan 7LET’S RAISE THE BLUE FLAG FLYING HIGH“REVITALIZATION: COLLECTIVE ACTION FOR THE OCEAN” THEME FOR WORLD OCEAN DAY 2022 — Everyone loves to enjoy a peaceful evening on the beach. The warm sunlight on your face, feeling the sand under your feet, and the soothing sound of ocean waves crashing onto the beach. Some beaches are more preferred over others. It may be because of various reasons. …5 min read5 min read
Jan 7THE FIGHTING CARBON SINKSIn recent years, we have been experiencing increased instances of extreme events such as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts, and floods across the globe. You might be thinking, isn’t this something happening in another place, and how does this concern me? This summer has been the hottest summer so far for India…4 min read4 min read
Jan 7CEDRUS DEODARA — THE HIMALAYAN CEDARDeodar Cedar (Cedrus deodara) is an evergreen coniferous large tree native to the Himalayas. Deodar is known by a different name in different parts of the world. It is chiefly known as Himalayan cedar. The name deodar comes from the Sanskrit ‘devadaru’ deava=god and ‘daru’ meaning wood. It is in…3 min read3 min read
Jan 7SAVE AND BE SAVED!Man was the last of the Creation, and he was entrusted with the responsibility of caring for the Earth and all other created living things. Despite their roles as guardians and companions, humans have become the greatest threat to animals and plants. They are unable to detect it and hence…4 min read4 min read
Jan 7RESTORING GREEN: A SUCCESS STORY IN KENYAThe world is under constant pressure. The population is growing, urbanisation is at its peak, and resources are on the verge of exhaustion. This constant pressure has led to deforestation and changes in land-use patterns, making the land less productive. The constant wash off of the topsoil and lack of ability to hold moisture lead to land degradation. Land degradation is one of the severe challenges faced by communities around the globe as it affects humans, wildlife, and livestock and is worsened by climate change.3 min read3 min read
Jan 7WORLD RAINFOREST DAY JUNE 22, 2022World Rainforest Day is celebrated on 22nd June every year to recognize the significance of rainforests and their importance in the earth’s ecosystem. The rainforests have a crucial role to play in maintaining the earth’s ecosystem in a balanced state. World Rainforest Day emphasizes the need for rainforests and how…3 min read3 min read
Jan 7HENNA TREEScientific Name : Lawsonia inermis — Common Names : Hina, the henna tree, the mignonette tree, and the Egyptian privet. Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a flowering plant that reaches 12–15 feet tall and is the only species of the Lawsonia genus. The English term “henna” is derived from the Arabic phrase (al-inn). The term henna also refers to the dye made from the henna plant and the practice of temporary…4 min read4 min read
Jan 7CHALLENGES OF GREEN VOYAGEGreen Voyage is a Carbon Neutral journey from the southern-most point of India, Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari, to the crown of India, Kashmir. This is a journey by a group of women who will be covered in electric vehicles along the west coast of India, with stops in every major city…5 min read5 min read
Jan 7KNOW YOUR ZODIAC TREECANCER (JUNE 22 — JULY 22) — Tree : Peepal (Sacred Fig) Scientific Name : Ficus religiosa Family : Moraceae Common Names : bodhi tree, pippala tree, peepul tree, peepal tree, the pipal tree, or ashvattha tree (in India and Nepal).2 min read2 min read
Jan 7VAN MAHOTSAV 2022The festival of trees, also known as Van Mahotsav, is observed throughout India during the first week of July, i.e. from 1st July to 7th July. It aims to create awareness towards the conservation of forests and plantation of trees among people. …3 min read3 min read
