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In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectaresThe Green Belt Movement rehabilitated Kenya's Aberdares Forest, a vital water source. Illegal logging and cultivation threatened this prima...
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmersVaraha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathe...
Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
African proverb of the day: 'A man who treats his wife with...' Life lessons on love, relationships, peace, family time, and why one should look out for their partners and go above and beyond for their happinessAfrican proverb of the day highlights the importance of kindness, respect, and emotional care in marriage. The proverb teaches that peace i...
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...
Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope.”“When we plant trees, we plant the seeds of peace and seeds of hope,” Wangari Maathai’s quote, reflects her lifelong commitment to environm...
Real-world ‘Avatar’ in Kenya: Sacred hill turns into a rare-earth battleground for US and ChinaGlobal powers, including the US and China, are eyeing Mrima Hill in Kenya for its rich rare-earth deposits, sparking division and suspicion...
From composting decor to e-vehicle baraats: Welcome to big, green Indian weddingIndian luxury weddings are embracing sustainability, with couples seeking eco-conscious celebrations. Boutique hotels are catering to this ...
India underlines efforts on land restoration, drought resilience at CoP16Union Minister Bhupender Yadav outlines India's efforts to address land degradation and desertification at CoP16 in Riyadh. He highlights I...
At UN summit, India calls for global shift to sustainable livingIndia has highlighted the importance of adopting sustainable lifestyles to tackle climate change at the UN Summit of the Future. Emphasizin...
How an invasive ant caused lions to change their dietResearch published Thursday has shown how an ant muscled into a Kenyan savannah and sparked such a dramatic transformation in the landscape...
How climate change threatens global agricultureAgriculture represents nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions -- largely from livestock and fertilisers.
A ‘disease fighting’ superfood from India can control a $7-billion global market. If we move now.Moringa is finding a larger space in the import basket of many countries due to the demand for superfoods. The good news: the tree grows ea...
Global edible oil markets simmer after shock Indonesia banGlobal palm oil production slumped in 2020 and 2021 due to a drop in migrant labour on plantations across Southeast Asia, which led to redu...
Stocks in the news: Mindtree, TCS, Infosys, Tata Motors, Dixon and NalcoMindTree, CESC, GPTL Hathway, Tata Metaliks, Mishtann Foods, Plastiblend India, Aditya Birla Money and Surana Solar are among the companies...
Climate crusader Greta Thunberg tipped to win Nobel Peace PrizeThe Swedish 17-year-old was nominated by three Norwegian lawmakers and two Swedish parliamentarians and if she wins, she would receive it a...
Apple plans to remove carbon emissions from supply chain, products by 2030The iPhone maker said its global corporate operations such as offices and data centers are already carbon neutral but that it will extend i...
Butt really? Karma Tips wants to save the planet - one cigarette at a timeWhile anti-smoking watchdogs target tobacco, the founders of Karma Tips say that 98% of the carcinogen in a cigarette is actually found in ...
Tea industry facing sustainability challenges: ExpertsIndia, world's second largest tea producer, is facing sustainability challenges in four areas - agricultural issues, quality and safety, ri...
- Darjeeling tea producers fascinated with growing organic tea
Tea experts claim that people are returning to the organic and healthy varieties of tea as is the case with other food items these days.