JK Policy Institute
Recent data from NASA indicates that the last eight years have been the hottest on record. The results have already begun to show, with major floods in many regions of…
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Kashmir is known for its beauty as well as the diversity of wild birds and animals across the globe. One of the beautiful and known places is Wular lake (a…
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By Kainat Aziz & Adeela Hameed The historic town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand will be lost if an under-construction National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) project, the Tapovan-Vishnugad hydropower project, near…
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In the past decade, different fish varieties including Trout and Mahaseer were plentiful in the pristine glacier and spring-fed rivers/streams. However, due to rapid population growth and in order to…
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For a long time, we have produced more than we can consume and dispose of far more than the earth can renew and replenish. The fast fashion industry is one…
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Last year’s theme for World Wetlands Day, celebrated on February 2nd of every year, was ‘Wetlands Action for People and Nature’, highlighting the importance of actions that will ensure wetlands are conserved…
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Winter usually begins in the last week of November in Kashmir and ends in February. During this time, the valley receives ample snow, rain, and sleet, in addition to increased…
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The environment is currently witnessing a discernible change in its intrinsic attributes as a result of changing global climate. The earlier alarming prediction of scientists on changing climate is coming…
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Unfortunately, humans have been leading to the ruin of planet earth. They are opting for secure homes by disregarding the homes of other species. Disproportionate use of natural resources is…
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The change in global precipitation, increasing surface temperatures, receding of glaciers, and unseasonal snowfall are all manifestations of climate change, posing an unprecedented threat to mankind. Pastures have turned into…
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Human-wildlife conflict (HWC), recognized as a global concern in the UN Convention on Biological Diversity’s post-2020 global biodiversity framework, occurs when interactions between humans and wildlife lead to negative consequences,…
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Hyping missile threats have caused the Korean peninsula to fall prey to a state of exigency. Seoul finds cues about the encroaching perils incoming from their immediate neighbor regularly. The…
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