Five trees or a latte? Coastal communities seek crowdfunding for mangroves →
An online platform built on blockchain could drive forest planting in coastal areas across India and Southeast Asia. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read More‘No school, no skating’: the Indian skate park bringing children together →
Bringing skateboards to children in Madhya Pradesh gives them enthusiasm to go to school and gives girls a confidence in themselves. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreSaving a city millions of gallons of water – one tap at a time →
A duo in India have been spurred into action to fix pipes to conserve the water supply in Kolkata. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreAgainst the grain: why millet is making a comeback in rural India →
Nagaland farmers are bringing back the ancient crop – said to have near-miraculous powers – as a less water-intensive alternative to rice. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreIndian police use facial recognition app to reunite families with lost children →
Tens of thousands of children go missing every year in India and many are trafficked to work in eateries, handicraft industries, brick kilns, factories or into begging and brothels. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreReturn of India's indigenous crops helps reduce farm distress and restore ecosystems →
In villages in Odisha, tribal communities have returned to indigenous varieties of seeds which yield crops that are better suited to the impacts of the changing climate. Cultivation of indigenous crops has the potential to make agriculture climate-smart, genetically diverse and sustainable. MONGABAY
Read MoreIndia bets on barren land, rail tracks to raise solar capacity →
India aims to boost solar power generation by encouraging the installation of panels along rail tracks and on barren land, the finance minister said on Saturday as the country looks to cut its carbon footprint and accelerate clean energy production. REUTERS
Read MoreIndian slaves swap life of bondage for seat in boardroom at tea plantation →
The groundbreaking initiative - which saw the state government give 900 acres of land to survivors of slavery in 1986 - has diversified in recent years, growing pepper and coffee, as well as tea, and opening its doors to eco-tourism. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreEncrypted app aims to boost sex crime reporting in India →
The app uses blockchain to create an encrypted space where victims can store notes, photos, screenshots, documents, video and audio. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreFrom rubbish to rice: the cafe that gives food in exchange for plastic →
The Garbage Cafe in Ambikapur, India, is helping to tackle the country’s plastic waste problem – and their novel idea is catching on. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreTalk to me: counsellors help child workers win justice in India →
Born into poverty, thousands of children - mostly boys - from the northern Indian state of Bihar have for years been trafficked to Jaipur to work as slaves . THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
Read MoreHow to make cement more climate-friendly →
Cement releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide - up to 8% of the global total. But the boss of one cement company in India has managed to slash its carbon emissions to 40% below the global average and aims to become carbon neutral by 2040. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe cheap sensor detecting landslides in India →
Landslides are common in rural and mountainous areas of India, especially after heavy rain. Scientists now say they have developed a low-cost technology for detecting them, using a motion sensor commonly found in smartphones. BBC NEWS
Read MoreIndia cancels plans for huge coal power stations as solar energy prices hit record low →
India has cancelled plans to build nearly 14 gigawatts of coal-fired power stations – about the same as the total amount in the UK – with the price for solar electricity “free falling” to levels once considered impossible. Analyst Tim Buckley said the shift away from the dirtiest fossil fuel and towards solar in India would have “profound” implications on global energy markets. THE INDEPENDENT
Read MoreThe Himalayan village that confiscates single-use plastics →
While many Indian cities are struggling to deal with plastic waste, one Himalayan village has shown the way in dealing with the problem. Lachun, in the northeastern state of Sikkim, has successfully banned single-use plastic and showcases eco-friendly alternatives. BBC NEWS
Read MoreThe psychiatrist helping mentally ill people left to wander India's streets →
Dr Vatwani has spent three decades reuniting patients with mental health problems with their families. THE GUARDIAN
Read MoreIndian state expands work scheme to tackle exploitation →
The scheme provides unskilled work to about 70 million rural people building everything from dams to school toilets, helping them avoid debt bondage. THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION
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