The Indian Environment
Current Issues--Links to More Links
For an overview of issues, try these two pages:
Mahesh's Environment
page, and
Oneworld's news
site
The
Chipko Movement
illustrates the intersection of
feminism and environmental activism
, constantly referred to as an example of successful
grassroots intervention
.
The Narmada Dam, and the
grassroots movement protesting
the Dam. Global versus local agendas. The
International Rivers Network
website has comprehensive documentation on the
Narmada Bachao Andolan
, complete with press releases, maps, and full briefs.
Sustainable Energy and Development Online
has a large report on the Indian environment
Dr. Vandana Shiva writes about development and the environment in India. Here, a
memo
expressing some concerns.