The coexistence of humans and wildlife has been a complex and evolving journey. Historically, humans and wildlife have coexisted for thousands of years, with various cultures around the world respecting and even revering certain animals as sacred. One of the biggest challenges in this journey has been balancing the needs and interests of humans and wildlife. The Environmental Outlook interviewed the community in Beladwar, a village in Odisha, who are working to protect the Asian openbill stork. Despite the bird's impact on their agricultural output, the community have come to regard the Asian openbill as part of their community and are working to ensure its conservation. Overall, the community's story is one of a deep connection to their environment and a commitment to its preservation, despite the challenges it poses. Check out this episode on YouTube in English here Have queries or stories you want us to capture, write on theenvironmentaloutlook@gmail.com Support our work by following us on social media YouTube: shorturl.at/vLXZ8 Instagram: http://shorturl.at/pBHQV LinkedIn: shorturl.at/pGJX0 Reach out to our hosts here, Dimple: shorturl.at/gmwG6 Chirag: shorturl.at/jyENR

The journey of the fight for forest conservation and community forest rights has been long in Odisha. From fighting for community forest rights or ‘Jal, Jungle, Zameen’ to leading the way with separate FRA budget, the communities in Odisha are finding new ways of integrating nature and its communities. The Environmental Outlook interviewed Arkita Sahu, leading this transformation from a village to across different parts of Odisha and India, and his struggle to do the same. Sahu's story is one of perseverance, determination, and community spirit, demonstrating the potential for collective action to bring about meaningful change.

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According to a report by the Rodale Institute, organic farming practices can sequester carbon in the soil, potentially offsetting up to 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, providing us with food with better nutrional value. The Environmental Outlook interviewed Geeta Rani Satpathy, a Krishi Mitra transforming her village to adopt better farm practices. She discusses her life and learnings, why switching to better farming practices is need of an hour. Geeta's story demonstrates the power of community-driven initiatives and the impact that can be achieved through education, collaboration, and perseverance. Check out this episode on YouTube in English https://youtu.be/rt7iwjK4Tq8 Have queries or stories you want us to capture, write on theenvironmentaloutlook@gmail.com Support our work by following us on social media YouTube: shorturl.at/vLXZ8 Instagram: http://shorturl.at/pBHQV LinkedIn: shorturl.at/pGJX0 Reach out to our hosts here, Dimple: shorturl.at/gmwG6 Chirag: shorturl.at/jyENR

According to a report by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2017, as much as 70% of the sewage generated in India is discharged untreated into rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. With SBM 2.0 focus on treating the liquid waste within the country, the sanitation workers engaged in managing and treating this waste are still facing the stigma of handling it. The Environmental Outlook interviewed ‘The Radhakrishna SHG group’ which is handling the Septage treatment plant at Daspalla NAC for the past two years. Through their tireless efforts, these unsung heroes have ensured safe sanitation services and made people aware of safe sanitation practices, creating a positive impact on the environment. Check out this episode on YouTube in English https://youtu.be/pskEDnv3am4 Have queries or stories you want us to capture, write on theenvironmentaloutlook@gmail.com Support our work by following us on social media YouTube: shorturl.at/vLXZ8 Instagram: http://shorturl.at/pBHQV LinkedIn: shorturl.at/pGJX0 Reach out to our hosts here, Dimple: shorturl.at/gmwG6 Chirag: shorturl.at/jyENR