Health & policy
Brazil's Indigenous Policy Makes Progress, But Challenges Persist
Brazil's Indigenous policy has made significant strides in recent years, but critical problems persist, according to a recent analysis.
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Health & policy
African AI Governance Must Respect Indigenous Peoples, Expert Says
African governments are developing national AI strategies, but experts say they are neglecting the impact of AI on the environment and Indigenous rights.
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Women-led rice-crab farming offers climate-resilient alternative in Assam
Farmers in Assam are adopting a climate-resilient farming method that combines rice and crab cultivation, providing a second source of income and reducing the need for agrochemicals.
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Assam Activist's Detention Sparks Widespread Condemnation
Rights groups condemn the detention of Assam-based environmental and Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley under the National Security Act, calling it a clear attempt to punish and vilify activists for exercising their constitutional right to protest.
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Heatwaves and Lightning Recognized as National Disasters in India
The Indian government has officially recognized heatwaves and lightning as national disasters, making them eligible for relief under the State and National Disaster Response Funds.
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Indian Peafowl's Expanding Range Sparks Conflict with Farmers in Eastern Himalayas
The Indian peafowl, a national symbol and protected species, is causing significant agricultural damage in the eastern Himalayas, exacerbating tensions between farmers and conservationists.
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Tourism and Human Disturbance Linked to Elevated Stress in India's Tigers
A study across five tiger reserves in India reveals that tigers exposed to higher levels of tourism and human disturbance exhibit elevated stress hormone levels. Female tigers appear to prefer less disturbed areas for breeding, though researchers caution that the findings show associations rather than direct causation. The study recommends better wildlife tourism management to balance conservation with minimizing stress for tigers.
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Free-ranging dogs threaten livelihoods in Spiti's agro-pastoral landscape
A new study finds that free-ranging domestic dogs are a growing threat to livestock in Himachal Pradesh's Upper Spiti, with many herders considering them a greater risk than traditional predators.