Wangari Maathai, the Nobel Prize, and 51 million Trees The Child Who Was Told Not to Disturb the Fig Tree In the hills of Nyeri, in central Kenya, a fig tree grew near the home of a young girl’s family. Her grandmother told her it was sacred and must not be disturbed. As a child,…
The global plastics treaty is at risk of becoming a waste management agreement that ignores the root cause: rising plastic production. Without binding caps, pollution will continue to grow despite improved recycling efforts. What Was Promised and What Is Happening In March 2022, the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi agreed to negotiate a legally binding…
The Ken-Betwa Link Project promises water security for millions but is displacing thousands of tribal families in Chhatarpur with inadequate compensation and weak rehabilitation. The protests, including the Chita Andolan, highlight serious concerns about rights, environmental justice, and the true meaning of “voluntary” relocation. An Analysis of Rights, Rehabilitation, and Reality in Chhatarpur In April…
Photo Credit: Janmojaya Barik Clear Cut Child Protection DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Aug 25, 2025 02:15 ISTWritten By: Janmojaya Barik The Pacific Island Republic of Vanuatu is once again at the forefront of the global climate justice debate, calling on the United Nations to respond to the recent advisory opinion issued by the International Court of…
