Navya P K

4 days ago | hindi.mongabay.com | Navya P K

केरल में किए गए सर्वेक्षणों से पता चला है कि सफेद-पेट वाले समुद्री गरुड़ के घोंसलों की संख्या घट रही है, जिसका मुख्य कारण ऊंचे घोंसले वाले पेड़ों का नुकसान है। अन्य तटीय राज्यों में भी इस पक्षी के प्रजनन स्थलों में कमी की रिपोर्ट सामने आई है। हालांकि, भारत में इस पक्षी की जनसंख्या प्रवृत्ति पर डेटा बहुत कम है। केरल में शोधकर्ताओं ने इस पक्षी के संरक्षण के लिए जन सहभागिता आधारित दृष्टिकोण अपनाया है। पिछले कुछ सालों में केरल में सफेद-पेट वाले समुद्री गरुड़ (white-bellied sea eagle), जिसे देश के...

1 month ago | india.mongabay.com | Navya P K

A Liberian-flagged ship carrying around 450 tonnes of oil and 640 containers sank off the Kochi coast on May 25. Though the oil spill is contained, the location of the hazardous cargo is still unknown. The oil spill and cargo, including plastic pellets, are expected to have long-term impacts on marine ecosystems. The Liberian-flagged ship that sank off the Kerala coast has raised concerns about a potential oil spill and hazardous cargo, and the resulting ecological impact.

1 month ago | india.mongabay.com | Navya P K

With limited access to multilateral climate funds and restrictive central policies, Kerala is exploring alternative, less bureaucratic avenues for climate finance, including partnerships with startups. It needs over ₹900 billion by 2030 for climate action. The state has been facing the impact of climate change in the form of floods, landslides, and heat waves. It has set ambitious goals of 100% renewable energy by 2040.

2 months ago | india.mongabay.com | Navya P K

Kerala has released its first comprehensive urban policy, focusing on urban planning, climate resilience, and financing. The policy recommends risk-informed master plans, real-time data systems, and skilled municipal personnel. The policy suggests green fees, climate finance advisory support, municipal bonds, and parametric insurance to finance climate resilience.

Dec 10, 2024 | citizenmatters.in | Shruti Gokarn |Navya P K

Visitors to Mumbai are often surprised by the city’s lax attitude towards household waste segregation. Despite being aware of the importance of segregating garbage at its source, many residents fail to practise it because of various reasons. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s dumping grounds are overflowing, and the situation worsens every year. Proposed solutions like waste remediation and waste-to-energy plants come with their challenges.