20 Jul 2026
Uttara Kannada’s evergreen forests remain under relentless assault in the name of clean energy
Uttara Kannada, one of India’s most forested districts and part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, is facing growing pressure from hydropower, pumped storage, nuclear expansion, ports and river diversion projects. The proposed Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project is located in the same forest landscape around the Gerusoppa dam, where earlier hydropower development triggered major public…
2 Jul 2026
Inside the CEC Meeting: Citizens, KPCL & Forest Department
A rare meeting between citizens, the Forest Department, KPCL, and the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) brought critical questions surrounding the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project (PSP) and Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary into the open. The discussions raised broader questions about transparency, environmental governance, and whether government agencies themselves are adhering to the very laws they are entrusted…
20 May 2026
An Open Letter to the Chief Justice of India
An open letter to chief justice of India expressing profound concern over remarks that appeared to portray environmental litigation and activists as impediments to development. This first appeared as OP-ED in Decccan Herald This article first appeared as an Op-Ed in Deccan Herald on 18 July 2026. To, The Honourable Chief Justice of India Supreme…
15 May 2026
Reflections from ACIWRM Workshop on Climate Adaptation/Mitigation in KA’s Water Sector
Reflections from an ACIWRM workshop on climate change adaptation and mitigation in Karnataka’s water sector, focusing on water governance, climate resilience, and integrated planning. The blog captures suggestions and perspectives shared by Mapping Malnad and other participating organisations and individuals.                …
8 Apr 2026
Keynote at BWSSB Water Day
Summary of the keynote delivered at the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Water Day on 08 April 2026, at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Economics, University, presided over by BWSSB Chairman Ram Prasath Manohar. The event also featured a panel discussion on the issue of water and gender. I was invited to…
18 Mar 2026
Returning to the Athi, Kenya — Conference, Community, and the River
In February, a visit to Nairobi and Machakos County, Kenya, for the RS-4C programme conference brought together teams from Kenya, India, Ethiopia, Mali, and Burkina Faso — and an opportunity to present a hydro-ecological governance map of the Athi River Basin. The conference included field visits to communities along the upper Athi — the Gatharaini…
10 Mar 2026
State of the Vrishabhavathi River (2016 – 2025)
Report  | State of Vrishabhavathi River  Part I: River Condition, Public Health, and the ₹391-Crore Reboot The Vrishabhavathi River is one of Bengaluru’s most polluted waterways. Since 2016, we have maintained sustained field presence along its course—mapping the river and its industrial corridors, and engaging with regulators, farmers, industries, and the judiciary. 📰 Media Coverage This…
21 Jan 2026
Project: State of Cauvery River System
Project Hub Page | State of Cauvery River System – Karnataka This project hub will be updated as analyses are completed and new material is published. Project Purpose The project critically examines polluted river stretches in the Cauvery River Basin, state responses, judicial interventions, and governance gaps, translating these findings into an action agenda for citizens,…
24 Aug 2025
Blog: River as Commodities
Ecosophy is a concept that combines ecology and philosophy, often described as “the wisdom of the Earth.” The Naimisam – Jiddu Krishnamurti Center in Hyderabad organized the Earth Festival 2025. The day before the festival, a private retreat was held with Aseem Shrivastava on Ecosophy. Aseem Shrivastava is a writer, teacher, and ecological thinker who holds a doctorate in Economics from the University…