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Pre-COP31 India: Equal Weight for Adaptation, Mitigation and Finance
With the annual UN climate conference a few weeks away, climate negotiators held their warm-up. Here is what the Pre-COP31 India statement said, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB). India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, leading the Indian delegation at the UNFCCC’s Pre-COP31 meetings co-hosted by Australia, Fiji and Tuvalu, used his Leaders’ Plenary address…
India Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism: The Rulebook for Carbon Credits Is Out
Carbon markets are often discussed in the abstract, but a very practical step was announced on 5 October. On 30 September, Japan’s Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, and the then Secretary of India’s environment ministry, Tanmay Kumar, jointly launched the Operational Manual for the India Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) in New Delhi, according to…
Kuno Cheetah Cubs: Five Born to KJP21, Taking India’s Count to 60
Four years after the first cheetahs were flown in from Namibia, India’s reintroduction programme has reached a number that would have seemed ambitious at the start. On 5 October, KJP21, a 32-month-old Indian-born female cheetah, gave birth to five healthy Kuno cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. India’s cheetah population now stands…
Great Indian Bustard Release: Captive-Bred Birds Return to the Thar
On the morning of 4 October, during Wildlife Week 2026, two male Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild at Sam, inside Rajasthan’s Desert National Park near Jaisalmer. The birds were bred in captivity, which makes this Great Indian Bustard release the first of its kind for the programme. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav,…
Changemaker Spotlight
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Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Reusable Water Bottles to Buy in 2026 Steel, glass, copper, and terracotta — six bottles built to be filled thousands of times over, not thrown away after one. India generates an estimated 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, and single-use water bottles are one of its most…
Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026
Prakati Edit · Buyer’s Guide 2026 Best Natural & Organic Skincare Products to Buy in 2026 Six formulas rooted in turmeric, saffron, honey, and coffee — skincare that is kinder to your skin and to the water it eventually washes into. Natural skincare products start with a simple truth: what goes on your skin does…
Best Khus Curtains for Natural Cooling: Eco-Friendly Summer Alternatives
Discover the best khus (vetiver) curtains for natural cooling this summer. These eco-friendly, zero-electricity cooling curtains are biodegradable, sustainable, and perfect for Indian homes.
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