Before and After the Flood
By Frank van Steenbergen According to many stories of the beginning of the world, water existed before creation. Genesis … Continued
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No stings attached: bee biodiversity in the Amazon
by Pablo Fajardo and Frank van Steenbergen The biodiversity epicenter that is the Amazon is reflected in the almost endless number of species of bees. They play a major role in the cross pollination of the Amazon’s diversity of trees species, with several bee species uniquely specializing in specific trees. Most of the bees in the Amazon belong to families of stingless bees, such as Melipona, Trigona sp, Tetragonisca angustula. The latter are lovingly called angel bees – for all the goodness they bring. The honey of the angel bees is high in nourishment but also very high in anti-inflammatory properties, comparable to the famous Manuka honey from New Zealand that has many medical applications. The medicinal properties of all the different species of Amazon bees need to be further documented, but traditional knowledge has it that certain honeys are very effective for certain ailments, such as eye diseases and respiratory defects. The working is said to come from resin of… Continued
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Enhancing Socio-Ecological understanding and Tenure security for improving ecology and local economy.
By: Shubham Jain,Pratik Ranjan, & Ranjit Mohanty Forests hold a fundamental place in the traditional way of life for tribal … Continued
Maybe the Best Urban Wildlife Harmony is in Istanbul
By Sukru Esin City life has unique challenges and delights – a vibrant atmosphere, diverse cultures, and bustling streets. Amidst … Continued
Hedges as Green Water Corridors
By Femke van Woesik, Redeat Daneil, and Meghna Mukherjee Hedges, integral to agricultural landscapes for centuries, were primarily planted as … Continued
Introducing Sanjha Manch: Bridging Gaps, Empowering Communities
By Sumendera and Shubham Jain In Madhya Pradesh, India, the Sanjha Manch serves as a pivotal gathering where government officials, … Continued
Choking bridges: the death of tidal rivers
By Md. Saif Uddin, Lutfor Rahman and Frank van Steenbergen It is river but without water. Instead of water there … Continued
Scaling up of women’s enterprises-incubating and empowering rural women entrepreneurs in Peterbar, Jharkhand
By Pratik Ranjan In the rural villages of Peterbar Block in Jharkhand, India, a significant problem persists due to limited … Continued
Alarming Water Security Trends in the Middle East, North African and Sub-Saharan African Countries
Frank van Steenbergen, Nizar Zaied and Femke van Woesik In the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), … Continued
Preserving the assets – Operation and Maintenance in the Delta’s
Authors: Dr. Dung Duc Tran (Centre of Water Management and Climate Change, Vietnam), Prof. Mashfiqus Salehin (Institute of Water and … Continued
Castor at the Crossing
Ascetism became a mystical lifestyle in what is now Egypt, Syria and Turkey in the fourth century, giving rise to … Continued
Collective efforts to combat challenges faced by the ultra-poor in Jharkhand, India
By Iqra Khan, Arpan Mondal Despite innumerable interventions by the state and civil society, the shadow of paradox lingers on … Continued
Nurturing Change: An Indian Farmer’s Path to Village Transformation
By Pratik Ranjan Meet Manoj Murmu, a resident of Beldiha village in the Godda district of Jharkhand, India. He shares … Continued
Enter, immerse, and re-emerge.
By Frank van Steenbergen In the Safran Mor Hananyo Monastery just outside Mardin in Tur Abdin (Southeast Turkey) – first … Continued
Restoration and Enhanced Governance of Commons through Community-Based Adaptive Management of Invasive Species
By Dhwani Lalai, Shivangi Anand, Ishan Agarwal, Chetan Agarwal, Manohar Pawar, Nishtha Relan (Foundation for Ecological Security) Over the past … Continued
Unsavory roads
By: Frank van Steenbergen and Anastasia Deligianni See this, hear this: roads full of fumes and dust from three wheelers, … Continued
The Fast-Food Hero
By Frank van Steenbergen Imagine the global hero of our time – the wizard at the ball, the brilliant dribbler, … Continued
A visual journey through Green Road infrastructure in the Netherlands
By Ellie Yu, Gassimu Diallo, Miltiadis Vitsas and Anastasia Deligianni As our world grapples with the pressing need to combat … Continued
The Interplay Between Commons and Natural Farming
Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) team The Gond and other Indian tribes residing in villages initially followed traditional farming practices. … Continued
Leading the Green Way: highway developments in China
By Ellie Yu Road construction and transportation have a considerable environmental impact due to their extensive use of materials and … Continued
Baluchistan running dry
By Frank van Steenbergen and Karim Nawaz Postcard from Qila Abdulllah but it is with sad news. Qila Abdullah is … Continued