climate change
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environmental Justice, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Policy and Governance
Why Farmed Animal Advocacy is Failing to Break Through—and What Needs to Change
India is home to the largest number of farmed animals in the world, yet farmed animal advocacy remains underfunded, underestimated, and largely absent from key decision-making spaces. The challenge is not just about…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, Environment, farmed animals, food systems, health, intersectional, Nature
Decolonizing Food Systems: Unraveling Colonial Legacies in Farmed Animal Welfare
As Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting not just on the political freedoms we’ve gained, but on the deeper, often overlooked layers of our history. The effects of colonialism are still very…
- climate change, Community Awareness, Environment, Environment and Development, Environmental Justice, Nature, Policy and Governance, Positive stories
From a Whisper to a Roar: How Community Power Saved a Forest’s Heart
Citizens stood against the administration to save Banyans of Chevella, the ancient banyans that lined the road to Ananthagiri hills. The movement grew to encompass 300 individuals, each bringing their unique skills and…
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India at 77: Time to Embrace a Food System Revolution for Public Health and Climate Resilience
As India steps into its 77th year of independence, it stands at a crucial juncture – a moment for reflection and introspection, not just to celebrate our accomplishments but to address the daunting…
- animal welfare, animals, climate change, desert, drought, farmed animals, food systems, intersectional
The Urgent Need to Address Animal Agriculture’s Role in Desertification and Drought
The situation in India offers a unique perspective on the role of animal agriculture in desertification and drought. As a country with a considerable livestock population, agricultural practices and policies have direct implications…
