Tag: ecology

ENVIRONMENT Severe deforestation and felling of trees has been a concern in many metropolitan cities across the country. The ruthless patterns of development accompanied by infrastructural agendas have led to a massive crisis for the environment.

AGRICULTURE A good food and agricultural system is one, which makes available satisfactory livelihood to all members of the farming community and wholesome, nutritious food to all people in a sustainable way ensuring welfare of farm animals, protecting the soil and its fertility for future generations. Bharat Dogra

As young learners grow up they realise that many of our urban practices are not is sync with our eco-sensitive pretensions and thus there seems to be a paradox in our times. What should be the role of teachers and pedagogues in cultivating a true sensitivity and concern for nature among their students?

ENVIRONMENT/ Ecological violence and denial of a harmonious human-nature bond have resulted in a crisis of ethics around the world. At a juncture when neither the spirit of tribal eco-sensitivity nor the charm of the Romantic Movement can be revived, is there a possible path that can guide the modern, industrial civilization towards sustainability, reciprocity and nurturance with respect to nature. Mark Johnson

Goa and the rest of western India is gearing up to celebrate the much cherished Ganpati festival however these festivities have brought us face to face with questions of ecological degradation and environmental pollution in an unprecedented way. How long are we going to turn a blind eye to this alarming crisis?

Environmental degradation and the lack of large scale mobilizations to check its devastating impacts have brought before us an unprecedented challenge. It is reinforced by the paradox that many other insignificant matters do not allow serious action on an issue as grave and serious as this, can we think of an alternative that is beyond rhetoric?

PEDAGOGIC INNOVATION   Mending a broken relationship: Education and Ecology It is important that education must impart a philosophy of existence. This would require a transformation...

ENGAGED PEDAGOGY From Conversation  To Dialogue: An Art of Reflection ‘Dialogue’ as a pedagogic tool has been admired by educationists from centuries and its capacities for...

Trees: A Book of Ecology  Trees: An Ecology Book for Children on Asian/Pacific Trees, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1996 (Reprint,2014) In a culture that burdens...