Researcher Manish Chandi stated that the indigenous peoples of the Indian islands are suffering from illegal fishing, large-scale construction projects, and ineffective government assistance policies that undermine their self-sufficiency. In his view, the survival of these communities depends on granting them greater autonomy.
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In the state of Uttarakhand in the western Himalayas, it is women who are most often the first to confront increasingly frequent forest fires, defending their homes and livelihoods without specialized equipment, training, or pay.
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Documents obtained by Mongabay through a freedom of information request show that Vantara, a billionaire-owned private zoo housing more than 150,000 animals, has been in talks with Brazilian authorities since August on a "strategic partnership" for species conservation. The talks were initiated by Vantara itself.
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Following days of heavy downpours in Nepal and India, water levels in the Gandak River have risen to record-breaking levels. The flooding has affected riverside areas in both countries, raising concerns about the safety of the population.