Youth for Himalaya hosted an online press conference on July 22, 2023! Eminent speakers from diverse backgrounds came together to discuss the controversial #FCABill2023 & its potential impacts on the Himalayan region. #YouthForHimalaya #ProtectTheHimalaya

The FCA 2023 violates the #ForestRightsAct and the fundamental rights of millions of forest dwelling people, it must be scrapped  #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia MoEF&CC

📷📷The people have spoken! Across the nation, rural and urban citizens unite to demand the scrapping of the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023. #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia MoEF&CC

वन संवर्धन सुधार विधेयक २०२३ से गुजरात और राजस्थान के घुमंतक मालधारी समुदायों की आजीविका और पारंपरिक चरागाह भूमि पर गहरा प्रभाव होगा, जो भारत-पाक सीमा के 100 किमी के भीतर घास के मैदानों पर पुरी तरह निर्भर हैं। #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia

Many of the proposed amendments of FCA 2023 adversely affect the protection accorded to Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest Dwellers. #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia MoEF&CC

🌲🌿 Our forests are irreplaceable - they provide clean air and support biodiversity. Stand up to protect them from harm! #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia MoEF&CC

A zoo filled with exotic, captive animals can never be a replacement for a thriving natural forest. The FCA 2023 will exempt zoos from forest clearances which will lead to further deforestation #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia MoEF&CC

400+ Ecologists Write to Environment Minister Against Amendments to Forest Conservation Act thewire.in/environment/40… #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia MoEF&CC

Citizens across India unanimously say a resounding 'NO' to the anti forest+anti people Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023. We urge our parliamentarians not to go against wishes of the people of India. Bhupender Yadav #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests

🌳🏞️ Aravallis, mangroves, Ghats, biodiversity hotspots - all at risk! Let's halt the amendment bill from endangering our precious ecosystems. #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia MoEF&CC

🌲🛡️ Our forests are not expendable commodities! Stand with us to safeguard them from the threats of the amendment bill. #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia MoEF&CC

🌲🌊 Mangroves along our coasts safeguard us from storms and nurture ecosystems. Help protect them from the amendment bill! #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests @pmoindia MoEF&CC

🌳🔒 Access to information is vital for environmental protection. Say NO to the amendment bill that threatens our right to know! #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 #SaveIndianForests PMO India MoEF&CC

Let us not prioritise money and power over lives and sustainability. #SaveIndianForests #ScrapForestConservationAmendmentBill2023 @pmoindia MoEF&CC

A lifeless baby elephant was found near Singra River on the Assam-Meghalaya border. Locals allege negligence, raise concerns on link b/w elephant's death & illegal sand mining A India Today NE report, digitised on India Sand Watch by RheaLopez, Veditum India Foundation sandwatch.envmonitoring.in/shareLink/news…

🥳India Sand Watch wins the #D4GX India Empowerment Challenge by Dasra in the Climate & Sustainability category! - Write to [email protected] for collaborations. - Support our work: rzp.io/l/VIF-ISW-D Rainmatter Foundation Siddharth Agarwal RheaLopez #Rivers #SandMining #India

Whatever the design or purpose, it is a crime to starve a river. This is at the 405MW #RanganadiHEP of #NEEPCO in #LowerSubansiri district of Arunachal. #dams #SustainableDevelopment Source: #AzingPertin

At least 6 mining officials, incl. the mining inspector, were injured after men involved in #IllegalSandMining allegedly attacked them in #Bihar’s Kishanganj district. 📰Report by Hindustan Times digistised by RheaLopez on India Sand Watch, Veditum India Foundation 🔗sandwatch.envmonitoring.in/shareLink/news…

✊🏿Women in Jajpur, Odisha protest unchecked movement of sand-laden vehicles, alleging damaged roads, frequent accidents & inaction by the district administration.🛣️ 📰Report by The New Indian Express digitised on India Sand Watch, Veditum India Foundation 🔗sandwatch.envmonitoring.in/shareLink/news…

We're looking for students interested in environmental challenges / conservation to intern with us this summer for our project India Sand Watch All details here: veditum.org/interns2024 Please apply / amplify / DM for queries Siddharth Agarwal RheaLopez Aishani