‘Climate change is the biggest challenge for the Sundarbans’
THE Sundarbans, located at the mouth of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers between India and Bangladesh, are home to the…
‘Most of the waste we Indians generate is mismanaged’
YEARS of working in high-pressure situations took a toll on Kedar Sohoni’s body, which forced the technology entrepreneur to become…
Is climate change becoming a child rights crisis?
FROM wars to natural disasters and every other crisis in between, children have always been the most vulnerable. Climate change…
The softer side of technology for development
IN a training session organised for rural women on millet snacks, a fascinating argument ensued among the participants on why…
‘Those generating waste need education, not waste pickers’
NINETEEN years ago, Bharati Chaturvedi quit her well-paying job and decided to look for an opportunity to work on urban…
Five effects of climate change in India
IT is often called the ‘single biggest threat facing humanity,’ and almost every country acknowledges the science behind it; but…
5 NGOS in India working on environmental protection
AS every living creature on this planet depends on nature for sustenance, environmental protection has become more important than ever…
Earth Hour 2021: Participate & show you care
IN the last one year, as the COVID-19 pandemic has raged on, it has rapidly snowballed from a health emergency…
The mountains are suffering – are you listening?
We can all do our bit to protect our natural resources and prevent disasters like Chamoli THE quiet of a…
10 New Year resolutions to reverse climate change
All of us can do something to address the most vital issue of our time THE United Nations recently declared…
Animal Response To A Bushfire Is Astounding
HAVE you ever wondered how wildlife manage to stay alive when an inferno is ripping through their homes, and afterwards…
Five Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas
ARE you planning to be a Secret Santa for colleagues or family? Or confused about what Christmas present to get…
Economic Growth vs Climate Security: We Can Have It All
By BRITT GOOSMAN & RICHIE AHUJA —- IF as a country you want to provide a healthy economy for your…
An Eco-Friendly Love Story To Inspire You
GRETA Thunberg has become the most powerful voice advocating for global climate action, inspiring youth to fearlessly stand up for…
5 Simple Ways To Go Zero Waste
ZERO wastage seems like a mammoth task for many – the term itself creates that intimidation. Don’t worry, by zero…
Small Talk With Nalini Shekhar
CHANGE leaders do great things, and often that is all we know about them. Here we want to get a…
10 Resolutions For 2019
IT’S that time of year again when we are enthusiastic about making changes and bettering ourselves. Resolutions don’t have to…
India Is Now A Plastic Warrior
PLASTIC. Designed to be an inexpensive, durable alternative to other materials, such as pewter, glass or ceramics that dent or…
Taking Greenwash Route to Fix Plastic Crisis
By NIVEN REDDY —- THE issue with plastic is evident for everyone to see: it fills our streets and waterways…
‘Our Grandparents Wouldn’t Use Toilets’
OUR Small Talk for this week is a tad different. We are celebrating ‘November For Kids’ at Small Change, focusing…
Dharavi boys join beach clean-up wave
SPARKED by one man, Afroz Shah, and joined by thousands, Mumbai’s Versova beach clean-up – the largest in the world…
India’s Growing Sustainable Food Movement
SUSTAINABILITY. It’s a popular catchphrase these days in the development sector that now includes food and agriculture. But what does…
A Fresh Look At What We Eat
IT was the autumn of 2004 when Canadian environmentalists Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon discovered a diet that would start a…
Bollywood Stars Are Turning Green
WE all love to read about what our favourite celebrities are up to, but it’s always nice to hear that…
Films to watch if you want to change the world
WANT to change the world but aren’t sure where to start? Get inspired by watching one of these documentaries: 1. The…