AID solidarity with the Global Climate Strike
By Subhayan Sahu and Siddharth Bharath, AID Environment Cell Climate change is here. The planet is being irreversibly changed because of the continued use of... Read More
Environment
Over half the world’s most polluted cities are in India. Forests are being cleared and “redefined” to make way for faster clearance, air quality levels are plummeting, and rivers are dying. Industries and people’s health, livelihood and survival suffer as a result.
AID empowers people to take action to defend the environment by
Monitoring pollution and filing complaints: Residents collect air and water samples and voice their concerns
Promoting community control of natural resources through laws such as the Forest Rights Act.
Solidarity with communities fighting the impacts of toxic emissions, such as the Bhopal Gas Disaster.
Environmental Education in schools and community organizations.
Forests Are Our Lifeline And They Are Receding
Somnath Mukherji, March 2019 Even in times of severe drought, the Santhali community in Pakur district of Jharkhand will not touch the Jaher Than for fruits, flowers... Read More