Trees have fascinated human beings since time immemorial. They have provided us with food, shelter, clothing and countless other resources that have sustained humans since the dawn of human evolution. It is therefore, not surprising that trees are revered in many religions all across the world. Humans look at trees Read more…
The world’s leaders have promised to end poverty, reduce inequalities, & tackle climate change by 2030 as part of their agenda & the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One of the Priority Areas that the Don Bosco Green Alliance is focussing on is SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean energy. Let Read more…
The 1.5°C is a moral threshold. It would be the last chance to save many low-lying countries and the vulnerable populations living in coastal regions Last August, I was in Kerala, my home state in India. It is a long and narrow stretch of land tucked between the Western Ghats Read more…
Desertification is a process by which natural or human causes reduce the biological productivity of drylands (arid and semiarid lands). The productivity of land decreases mainly because of causes such as climate change, deforestation, over-grazing, poverty, political instability, unsustainable irrigation practises, etc. Desertification is a major problem that we are Read more…
Every year on June 8th, we celebrate World Oceans Day, reminding people of their beauty and the unique characteristics they possess! But World Oceans Day is not the only day to appreciate our oceans, oceans need our love and care for as long as possible. They are the lungs of Read more…
Treating our environment or nature as our home, was something taught to us back in school. For most of us, the thought of nature would conjure up images of scenic beauty, enchanting landscapes, colourful foliage, diverse wildlife in a jungle, etc. But mother nature’s true beauty exists in her diverse Read more…