In South Asia, as local and regional environment problems grow, societal demand for new sustainability knowledge has outpaced its supply by traditional institutions and created a niche for research networks and think tanks. ...

Narpat S. Jodha (1937-2020) passed away at the age of 83 years. He is best remembered for his contribution to research on the commons and livelihoods in semi-arid regions in India. His work has transcended geographical ...

This paper draws on existing literature to demonstrate that a well-functioning Common Property Resource (CPR) would as efficient as a privately owned resource. In order to do so however there is need for collective action. ...

Crimes against women (CAW) in India have been rising despite faster economic growth, higher education attainment, and increasing numbers of women in the economic sphere. This article explores the reasons for the incidence ...

In Goa, a small state in India, construction activity has been a major factor in the spread of malaria. While private builders, primarily to catering to tourist demand and speculative real estate transactions, the costs ...

The Government of India aims to double farm incomes by 2022. A mechanism of payment for ecosystem services, which would compensate farmers for the value of the non-market agroecosystem services they produce, would address ...