Naorem Munal Meitei
Environmentalist. May reach the author at nmunall@yahoo.in
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Posted on 19 Jul 2024
At present, there are 156 wetlands in Manipur of the size greater than 2.25 ha occupying an estimated area of about 53270 ha which is roughly 2.38 per cent of the total geographical area of the state. Out of the 156 wetlands, 21 are natural lakes, two are ox-bow lakes, three are impoundments while the remaining 130 are water-logged areas.
Posted on 22 Jun 2024
Rainforests are indispensable for the health of ecosystems for sustaining global biodiversity, influencing climate patterns and generating the oxygen that is vital for all living beings on Earth.
Posted on 31 May 2024
Cigarette butts are world’s most frequently littered item, and tobacco filters made of cellulose acetate constitute the number one ocean plastic, more numerous than plastic bottles, bags or straws.
Posted on 22 May 2024
Biodiversity is a country's sovereign property of its people. Now, humans need to forge a peace pact with nature.
Posted on 2 Apr 2024
There is an urgent need to give aquatic animals proper conservation and protection. Through law, policy, education, advocacy and good stewardship, our efforts to save the plight of aquatic animals should overcome the immense challenges they face.
Posted on 21 Mar 2024
Innovative solutions, to ensure sustainable forest management is the need of the hour. Such policies outline that forests can be a key part of the green economy for an innovative market, both for the public and private sectors in long-term solutions.
Posted on 14 Mar 2024
A river's flow is its heartbeat. Naturally high and low water levels create habitat conditions essential for reproduction and growth for many species.
Posted on 11 Dec 2023
Human rights cannot be enjoyed without a safe, clean and healthy environment.
Posted on 8 Dec 2023
Soils are fundamental to life but human pressures on soil are reaching critical limits. Careful soil management is the lever for climate regulation and a pathway for safeguarding ecosystem services.
Posted on 4 Nov 2023
Warfare affects ecosystems, biodiversity, natural resources and human health. Conflict zones are often subject to extensive habitat destruction due to activities like bombing, shelling and military maneuvers.
Posted on 4 Dec 2023
The survival of wildlife is our survival and their survival is in our hands. Today, the most invasive species on earth is humans, nature's most magnificent creatures, causing irreparable damages to the wildlife and ecosystem.
Posted on 2 Dec 2023
National Pollution Control Day 2023: India needs a network of air quality checking stations in every part, including the rural areas.
Posted on 13 Nov 2023
Climate change in 2023 isn't looking great– but there are still a plethora of opportunities for global leaders and countries.
Posted on 5 Nov 2023
Straw burning is illegal and it affects soil fertility, moisture, organic matter, microbial population and polluted air, leading to environmental degradation.
Posted on 29 Oct 2023
Being vegetarian and vegan will make the world a better place not only for animals, but for our health and environment too.
Posted on 18 Oct 2023
Wildlife conservation depends on the understanding and value of local people, authorities and the governments.
Posted on 13 Oct 2023
Poverty among people puts stress on the environment; at the same time environmental problems cause severe suffering to the poor.
Posted on 12 Oct 2023
In the New Education Policy-2020, disaster management guidelines should be compulsorily included as a major subject and then only we can save ourselves.
Posted on 16 Sept 2023
This International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2023, let's take care to fix the ozone layer depletion to check climate change.
Posted on 22 May 2023
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we have a unique opportunity to make biodiversity and nature a priority for all. Together we can galvanize, actions and awareness on political impetus for nature, people and the planet.
