Check out Land Conflict Watch latest publication: the India section of the Asian NGO Coalition's latest report, "Contested Lands: Incidence, Drivers, and Impacts of Conflict." The chapter analyses 128 land conflicts across the country, uncovering root causes and highlighting

In Surat, farmers are protesting against a 765 KV power transmission line by Power Grid Corporation, set to cut through fertile farmland. They demand the lines be laid underground, citing inadequate compensation under the outdated Telegraph Act of 1885. suchak patel reports

An illustrious panel comprising Kumar Sambhav of Land Conflict Watch, Ruchika Singh of WRI India, Abhishek Jain of CEEW, Shailesh Nagar Intellecap & Prof Haripriya of IIT Bombay discuss the nuances of diverse connections with excellent moderation by Dr Nitin Desai.

While dealing with land for climate action - be it for renewable energy, for plantation or for just transition - there is less attention on the land as commons or how that affects community - often leading to conflicts - Kumar Sambhav of Land Conflict Watch at Commons Convening

In July 2021, a viral video by environmentalist Manoj Dhyani showing the dried-up Benital lake in Uttarakhand sparked a debate over its ownership. While Sarin family claims the land is private, locals argue it's encroached and should be returned to the Forest Dept. Read full

As negotiations for a global treaty on plastic pollution progress, India seems to have aligned itself with other petrochemical producers, all of whom are trying to dilute potential treaty’s provisions. Read Land Conflict Watch latest report by Sukriti Vats thewire.in/environment/is…

This month, we unpack: India’s controversial stance on #GlobalPlasticTreaty. The 6th attempt to notify #WesternGhats as an ESA. #UnionBudget2024’s climate push — enough or too little? Key updates on #LandRights conflicts across India And more! Read landconflictwatch.org/newsletters/au…

Check out CEEW's latest report, "Unlocking India's RE & Green Hydrogen Potential: An Assessment of Land, Water, and Climate Nexus." It features insights from Land Conflict Watch on how RE projects trigger socio-economic upheaval in regions with high incidences of land conflicts.