Busting the Forest Myths: People as Part of the Solution
The long-held contention that rural forest communities are the prime culprits in tropical forest destruction is increasingly being discredited, as evidence mounts that the best […]
Issue 10: Development – Seeing the whole Elephant
Editorial: Development – Seeing the whole Elephant Educational Institutions and policy makers need to play a role in preparing youngsters for the future. And the […]
Buddhist Economics
E.F. Schumacher was one of the pioneers of the movement towards sustainable living and a follower of Gandhiji. His classic book “Small is Beautiful”- Economics […]
The Paradox of our Times
We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers Wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints We have bigger houses, but smaller families More conveniences, but less time We […]
Paving the Way for Corporate Agriculture
With public sector investment drastically falling over the past few decades, agriculture was left to the mercy of the rain gods. Protecting every single grain […]
Dismantling Development
Seeking equity and wellbeing – rather than economic growth – will be the new corner stone of the post development age, writes Wolfgang Sachs, editor […]
Beyond Labels: India’s Scientific and Technical Traditions
The very word “development” was first used in its present meaning only around 1950, and the word “scientist” first appeared in circulation in 1833 and […]
Issue 09: Campaign for a Million Eco Projects
Editorial: Eco Projects – Celebrating Down-to-Earthness and Fulfilment The first issue every year has the same theme as the Bhoomi Conference (or Unconference) – this […]
Enjoying Eco-Projects
We can persist with an activity much more easily if we enjoy it. More often than not, we do not voluntarily take up an activity […]
Green Schools
A documentary on Green Schools by Aditi Banerjee shows how a few schools are taking on a pioneering role in helping children build a stronger […]