FEBRUARY 2024
 
Dear Educators, FOREWORD
 
 
Greetings from the Green Educators’ Network (GEN) of the Centre for Science and Environment!

We present to you the February edition of our monthly newsletter, EarthWise. As advocates for progressive education in environmental studies, we are committed to providing you with a valuable resource that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of learning.

This edition is extremely special — it contains an exclusive snippet from our soon-to-be-launched annual publication, State of India’s Environment 2024 by CSE’s Director General, Sunita Narain. Backed by four decades of research and publishing history, this annual publication by CSE and Down to Earth covers a wide range of contemporary environmental issues such as climate change, air pollution, biodiversity loss, decarbonisation, etc. The 11th edition of SOE is set to be launched at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2024 -- CSE’s annual conclave for journalists writing and reporting on environment and development. Please scroll down if you wish to order a copy of the report.

As we navigate the complexities of environmental studies, we recognise the pivotal role you play in imparting knowledge and fostering a sense of responsibility among your students. In this journey, EarthWise aims to provide you with well-researched articles, resources, and stories to aid your teaching.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.
Please write to us at sakshi.uniyal@cseindia.org.

Warmly,
The University Programme Team
   
 
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FORESTS
An insidious threat has been quietly unfolding in India’s forests — invasive alien plant species have displaced native vegetation, posing significant danger to wildlife. The crisis may be fueling conflicts between humans and wildlife, prompting animals to venture into human settlements.
 
 
LEAD STORY
 
 
The annual CSE-Down to Earth publication, State of India’s Environment 2024 is set to be launched at the Anil Agarwal Dialogue 2024 -- CSE’s annual conclave for journalists writing and reporting on environment and development. Read an exclusive snippet from the report - Ignored Battlefronts by Sunita Narain. Down To Earth
 
   
 
Down To Earth
 
NEWS
 
     
  UNEA-6 opens with a call for environmental multilateralism  
  It is time to put political differences aside, focus on threats facing the planet and embark on the pathway to a sustainable and safe future, says Inger Andersen  
     
 
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NEWS
 
     
  Bengaluru is drying up & destruction of lakes is the reason  
  City is now dependent on Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir, which received only 75% of its usual inflow last due to poor rainfall in River Cauvery catchment area  
     
 
     
   
     
 
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