Centre for Science and Environment

📢 Going live today at 3PM! Is your roof heating up your home? Join us today for a conversation on reimagining roofs as @sukanyanair.bsky.social talks with Gargi Dwivedi, author of CSE’s new factsheet “Thermally Efficient Roofs: The Cool, the Insulated and the Green”: youtube.com/live/Hdfer-5...

📢 Carbon Politics Ep. 4 is OUT NOW!

From the soul of Rio ’92 to today’s fractured geopolitics—Sunita Narain & Anumita Roychowdhury unpack the history, the power shifts and the path ahead for the Global South.
Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/OnGBwQ_UU20

India has recorded a 147 per cent increase in e-waste generation over the past seven years. Check out Down To Earth's Data Centre to know more👇

www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/state-...

YouTube video by Down To Earth E10 How India Moves | Trends of India's Urban Mobility Crisis | The Sunita Narain Show

📢 New episode out | The Sunita Narain Show

Stuck in traffic? So is India. In this episode, Sunita Narain addresses the critical issue of urban mobility in India. She talks about traffic congestion; why it is happening and what can we do about it. 🎥 Watch the full episode: youtu.be/pJXsOrgW08Q?...

Happening today! Join us today at 3PM IST for an exclusive online debriefing on the fate of the Global Plastic Treaty.

We'll dive into what went wrong, celebrate the big wins, analyse the losses, and discuss the future of the negotiations.
Sign up now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

State of waste: India has a long way to go

Over 50 per cent of legacy waste remains unremediated in at least 21 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, West Bengal and Delhi.

Explore the full picture with Down To Earth's Data Centre interactive: www.downtoearth.org.in/waste/state-...

Rebuilding solidarity ‘BRICS by BRICS’: Forging Global South unity for climate and prosperity In response to the challenges posed by Donald Trump's tariffs and the dismantling of multilateralism, BRICS leaders are uniting to defend the Global South's interests. Despite a history of fragile sol...

New op-ed by CSE's @aygoswami.bsky.social emphasizing that Global South solidarity must be fostered to draft a new climate and development agenda, taking cues from historical moments like the Bandung Conference of 1955

www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-chan...

WATCH | How is India's largest Solar Energy project threatening Ladakh Nomads and Pashmina wool: youtu.be/_P3Z6C9ngKY?...

Story by Safeena Wani

ICJ's Landmark Climate Ruling YouTube video by Centre for Science and Environment

ICJ's Landmark Climate Ruling | Watch this live chat on the International Court of Justice's new advisory opinion on the obligations of states with respect to climate change: youtube.com/live/n5OdRQi...

Sehr Raheja in conversation with Arpitha Kodiveri and international law expert Aditi Shetye

YouTube video by Down To Earth Who leads the phaseout of fossil fuels?| Carbon Politics| Episode 2

Who produces the last barrel of oil?

@rlalen.bsky.social on @cseindia.bsky.social ‘Carbon Politics’ podcast 🎙️:

Fossil fuel phaseout goals agreed on at COP28 set a clear direction but didn’t provide a roadmap + many countries lack enabling conditions to shift to RE.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyQt...

My story today, your story tomorrow : a chilling first-hand account from an environmentalist, uncovering the link between chemicals and cancer.

As Down To Earth turns 33, we’re diving into the archives to revisit some of our most powerful cover stories. Scan the QR code to get today's pick.

New episode of our video podcast "Carbon Politics" is out!

CSE's @aygoswami.bsky.social and @rlalen.bsky.social ‪ from @oilchange.bsky.social discuss fossil fuels transition, who produces the last barrel of oil and what an equitable transition really means.

Watch now👇
youtu.be/LyQtK_fLhR4?...

📢 "Once Upon a Time in Dubai" – #CarbonPolitics Episode 2! Our new video podcast drops June 28th, 4 PM IST.

Tune in to hear @aygoswami.bsky.social (CSE) and @rlalen.bsky.social of‪ @oilchange.bsky.social discuss fossil fuels!

How India moves: Imphal travels privately — and it’s choking its people and air In Manipur, the lack of a functional public transport system forces residents to rely on privately hired vehicles, leading to increased congestion and pollution. Women vendors like Laitonjam Sanamanbi...

With diesel fumes and traffic piling up, Manipur capital’s narrow roads are choking its clean air legacy. I write for
@down2earthindia @cseindia.bsky.social for their ongoing series 'How India Moves'.
www.downtoearth.org.in/air/how-indi...

33 years of Down To Earth | As DTE celebrates this incredible milestone, we will be sharing rare visuals from India's environmental history which Down To Earth witnessed.

Below is an iconic image of Chipko movement, 20 years on from its inception (Edition: April 30, 1993).

📢 Join us tomorrow, May 13, for an online CSE #Masterclass, along with @aygoswami.bsky.social & @trishant.bsky.social on how to use our new dashboard for research and inquiry into the Voluntary Carbon Market in India.

⏲️3:30 PM IST
Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#CarbonMarket #VCM

Hiring Now! We are looking to hire a Video Journalist / Video Producer for Down To Earth. To know more about the JD, experience and skills, visit: www.cseindia.org/video-journa...

Unlock the power of data, maps & GIS! Join CSE’s Global Online Certificate Course and master tools that drive 21st-century communication. Learn from experts!

All you need is:
☑️ a computer/laptop
☑️ A high-speed internet connection

Enroll now: www.cseindia.org/global-onlin...

AI is everywhere — from Ghibli art, search engines to weapon systems. But have we thought through its legal, social & environmental impact? Join anchor @sukanyanair.bsky.social in conversation with DTE's Rohini Krishnamurthy.
🗓 April 28 | 🕒 3 PM IST
🔗 www.youtube.com/live/_vG1eaO...

It is not a natural call: Stop playing it In Kongthong village, Meghalaya, mothers assign unique, whistle-like tunes to their newborns, serving as lifelong identifiers. This practice mirrors how birds communicate through distinct calls. Howev...

Using recorded bird calls for sightings or photography is unethical and harmful, as it disrupts birds’ natural behaviors and causes stress, writes Gargi Mishra

www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...

We’re thrilled to share that CSE’s Director General, Sunita Narain, has been honoured with the “Navbharat ke Navratna Sammaan 2025” for her outstanding contribution to environmental protection.

The award was presented by Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari.

Fest Food Food is happiness (and vice versa). We may never need an excuse to sink our teeth into a lip-smacking delicacy, but what food do we eat when we want to celebrate? What festivals do we celebrate as an ...

What is the connection between the food we eat, the festivals we have, and our environment?

India offers a wealth of examples that illustrate this interesting bonding of food, festivals & environment. Explore the connection and read the rest of the story👇
young.downtoearth.org.in/gobar-gyan/f...

Access and benefit sharing remains a sticky point Everyone who thought that the COP16 in Cali, Colombia, would be the game changer on the issue of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is in for disappointment. Two

Everyone who thought that the #COP16 in Cali, Colombia, would be the game changer on the issue of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) is in for disappointment, writes CSE's Vibha Varshney.

www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...

CSE's Director General, Sunita Narain was honoured with AIMA Public Service Excellence Award at the 10th National Leadership Conclave, recognising her exceptional contribution to environmental protection, sustainable development, and climate justice.

As Asiatic lions outgrow their last refuge in Gujarat’s Gir forests, they are crossing the state borders and even venturing into unlikely coastal areas to establish new territories, writes @himanshujourno.bsky.social

www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-bio...

Delhi has long struggled with water scarcity—rapid urbanisation, population growth & climate change are straining supplies. Many now rely on costly, often unsafe water tankers.

What’s driving this crisis, and what’s the way forward? Read the full story: 🔗
www.downtoearth.org.in/water/delhis...

Bringing global minds together for a greener future!🌍✨

The latest #ClimateTalk featured EU climate envoys, sparking important conversations on private sector involvement in climate action.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

@cseindia.bsky.social

The world produces 2+ billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually—and this could double by 2050. How can we turn the tide?

Join our live chat with Atin biswas, hosted by @sukanyanair.bsky.social where he breaks down challenges and solutions for a waste-free future: youtube.com/live/fed1Mgd...

Kicking off today! Our integrated laboratory training programme on the analysis of Feacal Sludge is underway!

This hands-on course highlights both basic and recent advancements in lab analysis of the physico-chemical and biological parameters of faecal sludge, treated water and biosolids.

Want to turn raw environmental data into powerful maps? CSE has designed a course to equip you with the skills to interpret spatial data through hands-on training in Quantum GIS, a powerful tool for analyzing spatial data and visualising impactful maps: www.cseindia.org/global-onlin...