By Shalini Dhyani on 05 June 2019. First and foremost on behalf of all CEM South Asia Regional Network let me thank you all for your continued interest and support to our blog Harnessing Nature and the posts in last one year that targeted a variety of concerns related to ecosystems, environment, Nature based Solutions.ContinueContinue reading “Breathe the Life: Resilient Ecosystems can help”
Category Archives: Natural and Green Infrastructure
A small step for a large cause
By Tunira Bhadauria, on 31 March 2019. Sparrows was one of the abundant bird species in our households some years back. However, the lack of emotional connect, mechanical urbanization and development of so called planned cities has pushed these small birds to the verge of extinction. The violent invasion of the concrete jungle intoContinueContinue reading “A small step for a large cause”
Creating Opportunities for Women through Seaweed Farming
By Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy on 25 February 2019. Fisherwomen gathered as groups and trained to knot the seaweed sap in the nylon rope at Field Research Facility, Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Muttom, Kanyakumari District, India. Courtesy: author Seaweeds not only provide habitats for marine life and reduce ocean acidity, butContinueContinue reading “Creating Opportunities for Women through Seaweed Farming”
Invisible Link between Cities and Nature: Learning from Disappearing Vultures
By Amartya Deb on 5 September 2018. Scrolling down my Facebook wall, I came across a post on migratory birds. The orange-yellow tint in the banner and warmth of the image made it a positive emotional experience. Given the enhanced image appeared on a social media wall, a positive experience helps readers develop an aestheticContinueContinue reading “Invisible Link between Cities and Nature: Learning from Disappearing Vultures”
Conserving Mangroves: From Species-Centric to Ecosystem-Based Approach
By Oindrila Basu on 2 September 2018. “The waves woke me up. All I could see was water, muddy water at the horizon. There were others, floating along with me, but no sign of land. Where am I? Six hours passed, it was dark, when finally I got stuck somewhere amidst the mud with theContinueContinue reading “Conserving Mangroves: From Species-Centric to Ecosystem-Based Approach”