The Green Queen of Spices: Cardamom’s Future in the Western Ghats
Can this flavourful staple of the Indian kitchen survive the onslaught of changing agricultural practices and climate–and what does this […]
How droughts and worsening soil health can increase carbon emissions
Researchers have identified a feedback loop between drought, soil desiccation and carbon dioxide emissions that can accelerate climate change effects.
Conserving Water In Parched Cities
What does it mean to conserve water in cities that are increasingly becoming water deficient.
Rising temperatures alter insect-crop interactions and impact agricultural productivity
Studies find that a warming planet will change the nature of insect-crop interactions, making some regions more conducive for pest […]
Ecologist and policy expert S. Faizi advocates for putting ‘justice’ at the heart of conservation
Indian ecologist and international environment policy expert S. Faizi awarded the Alliance World of Scientists (AWS) 2024 Planet Earth Awards […]
Discovering a New – and at Risk – Endemic Plant Species in Bengaluru
Teramnus kameswararaoi’s existence is restricted to the Hesaraghatta village in Bengaluru, making it an endemic species, one that has a […]
In ‘Shades of Blue’, ecologists explore the murky future of India’s urban waters
With a focus on each major Indian city and its unique water bodies, the book, Shades of Blue: Connecting the […]
Increasing carbon dioxide is making our food less nutritious
Plants growing in elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide conditions are showing a decline in mineral, protein and vitamin content.
A Restoration Consultancy Service
For the last two decades, Oikos has strived to help restore and preserve nature, be it farmhouse or a large […]
Zooming In On Edible Insects
Meet Thejavikho Chase, a filmmaker documenting the edible insects of northeast India and the people behind this sustainable food source.
Varying levels of microplastics detected in sea salt produced across India
Several studies across India have established the presence of microplastics in sea salt. Depending on the study, the number of […]
The role of urban foraging in building climate-resilient food systems
Urban foraging is gaining prominence as a means to interact with urban green spaces, in addition to being crucial in […]