NDNS SUMMER CAMP An exciting adventure for children to connect with nature The Importance of Reconnecting With Nature In today’s fast-paced digital age, children often find themselves glued to screens, disconnected from the beauty and wonder of the natural world. However, now more than ever, it’s crucial for them to realize their role in environmental […]
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth, including the diversity and range of species, genes, and ecosystems, whereas local biodiversity refers to the variety of life within a particular local area. Local biodiversity in particular plays a very vital role, as it provides essential ecosystem services and supports the well-being of local communities.
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Forest Spirit Learning – A Greener Future Introduction: The term sustainability was defined by the United Nations Brundtland Commission as ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future.’ Sustainable architecture, also known as green architecture or eco-friendly architecture, aims to create a future that deviates from the high consumption
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Spirituality: Role of Trees in Enlightenment Introduction: Spirituality means the recognition of a feeling or sense that there is something greater than myself or sensory experiences, and we are all part of that greater whole, which is cosmic or divine in nature. Trees are considered sacred in many cultures and have been worshiped almost universally.
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The Khejarli Movement: Wildlife Conservation Khejarli Mela (Fair) It is the only tree fair in the world which is held every year on Shukla Dashami of Bhadrapada (Hindu month) in memory of Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 362 martyrs of Bishnoi community who sacrificed their lives to save trees in 1730, by saying ‘सिर साठे
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The Khejarli Movement: Wildlife Conservation Khejarli Mela (Fair) It is the only tree fair in the world which is held every year on Shukla Dashami of Bhadrapada (Hindu month) in memory of Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 362 martyrs of Bishnoi community who sacrificed their lives to save trees in 1730, by saying ‘सिर
Recipe for Native Flowers Explore the intertwining relation between human and nature through the use of flower buds in these delectable dishes. Semal ki Sabzi Semal ki sabzi is a spicy north Indian dish, cooked with the Semal buds. Its a seasonal vegetable only available in the months of January – March before the flowering.
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Climate Change: A Menace to Humanity Climate change is an ongoing phenomenon that is currently affecting ecosystems and communities worldwide. The consequences of climate change on individuals, families, mental health, and the economy can be catastrophic. The impact of climate change in India India, ranked fourth among the countries affected by climate change in 2015,
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A forest isn’t just a collection of trees, it’s a tapestry of life that weaves together ecosystems, cultures and generations. Forests are known for their invaluable goods and services that they provide to mankind and the environment including raw materials, timber, food, fibres, carbon capture, oxygen, and much more. To safeguard the existing forests from
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Dear Deer It has recently come into the news that the Deer Park in Hauz Khas is losing what gives it its peculiar name and fame; the deer! The CZA (Central Zoo Authority) has proposed a relocation of over 600 deer, leaving none in the enclosure, hence forfeiting the title of a mini zoo. The
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