Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India
Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
Perspectives on Coastal Research
The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...
Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
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A list of Extreme Weather Events which occurred in 2016
<p>Heat Waves are considered as a prolonged period of excessively hot temperature, accompanied by high humidity. Following states underwent this extreme weather event in 2016.</p>
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Fascinating list of India’s 18 Biosphere Reserves
<p>India is home to 18 Biosphere Reserves (BRs). The reserves are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. Globall...
Community Solutions for Environmental Governance
Environmental governance is often led by governmental top down, expert-led solutions for local problems. Community owned solutions that can help communities plan governance and management of land and...
Atmospheric aerosols
Atmospheric aerosols are produced through natural and anthropogenic means. They modulate the microphysical properties of clouds and therefore, can govern weather and climate over a region.
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A list of Extreme Weather Events which occurred in 2016
<p>Heat Waves are considered as a prolonged period of excessively hot temperature, accompanied by high humidity. Following states underwent this extreme weather event in 2016.</p>
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Fascinating list of India’s 18 Biosphere Reserves
<p>India is home to 18 Biosphere Reserves (BRs). The reserves are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. Globally there are 621 BRs from 117 countries included so far.</p>
Community Solutions for Environmental Governance
Environmental governance is often led by governmental top down, expert-led solutions for local problems. Community owned solutions that can help communities plan governance and management of land and resource systems may be an effective alternative.