Debadityo Sinha
@debadityo
Conservationist protecting India's wild spaces 15+ years; Founder @vindhyabachao; Lead-Climate & Ecosystems @Vidhi_India; Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award '19
If @moefcc & @UpforestUp even thinking to revive the thermal power plant now owned by #Adani in the heart of the Marihan forest range which is also part of a proposed 'Sloth Bear Conservation Reserve', it will be disastrous for the entire state of #UttarPradesh & the nation.…
There's also 'Forest Clearance' pending since 2016 which appears to have revived as well based on the same. Unfortunate that a prime forest & wildlife habitat is ready to be sacrificed for ill-conceived project. Sharing a video from our camera trap from the same forest.(3/n)
I wrote this piece for The Quint on invitation, & I hope you’ll like reading it. It’s a commentary on the recent #SupremeCourt observation on the @moefcc for shielding violators by unlawfully (& unconstitutionally) bending a critical environmental law to legalize violations…
Opinion | The Supreme Court has invalidated government orders allowing post-facto environmental clearances, reinforcing that prior approval is critical for any project. Read @debadityo's analysis: tinyurl.com/2xdruk68
Wildlife is inseparable from its habitat, which depends on the health of naturally functioning ecosystems which are capable of supporting a rich diversity of life. #Tiger #GlobalTigerDay
Looks like someone found their perfect habitat... and you're in their territory! #Tigers #Wildlife #photography #IndiAves
Over the last 5 yrs, the governance of ordinary earth has triggered multiple legal battles between environmentalists and infrastructure authorities, first in the NGT and then in the Supreme Court. @DeshmaneAkshay reports. @Vidhi_India @debadityo india.mongabay.com/2025/07/the-lo…
Interactive* session: Ensuring Environmental Clearance Prior To Construction Activities Saturday 19 JULY 2025 4:30pm-6:30pm IST Led by: DEBADITYO SINHA @debadityo Lead Climate & Ecosystems @Vidhi_India * Email: [email protected] 275th #CFIonZOOM #Interactive #E2EE
Looks like someone found their perfect habitat... and you're in their territory! #Tigers #Wildlife #photography #IndiAves
📢 The latest edition of @down2earthindia is out! Here are the highlights from the issue: 1⃣Cover story: Lost in maize India’s dependence on major food crops for its ethanol-blending programme can have spiralling impacts on food inflation, nutrition availability 2⃣ Column: The…
The Supreme Court struck down two government amnesties allowing ex-post facto environmental clearances, calling them illegal and harmful to the environment. @VanashaktiIndia @debadityo @Vidhi_India ✒️ @DeshmaneAkshay india.mongabay.com/2025/06/uphold…
To all the beneficiaries of ecological collapse and the tireless champions of greenwashing..... today is your day to atone for 364 days of plundering and blundering the Earth. Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay! 🌍
Important Update! 📄 Last week, as a member of @vindhyabachao, I submitted a detailed representation to the Secy, @moefcc, & Member Secys of all sector-specific Expert Appraisal Committees (EACs)- requesting the withdrawal of the OM dt 29.03.2022, which permits civil…
Aravalis’ future hangs by a height!* Will a 100m rule turn forests into mirages? Mangar Bani & green pockets could vanish from maps! Nature is not a numbers game—let’s keep the wild wild! @rameshpandeyifs @SPYadavIFS @byadavbjp Read the full story here shorturl.at/PCqd9
Deeply saddened by the passing of friend Radheshyam Bishnoi. Those who knew his work understand what a tremendous loss this is not just to his loved ones, but to the nation. The Thar has lost one of its bravest and most committed wildlife warriors. Hard to believe.. Rest in…
Thanks for the acknowledgment. Grateful. 🙏🏽
India's rich biodiversity faces several threats, but these eight heroes are rising to the challenge. From otters in Goa to snow leopards in the Himalayas, they're champions for endangered species, dedicating their lives to protection and awareness. #EndangeredWildlifeIndia…
This male tiger, perfectly camouflaged in its habitat, is what a real forest looks like — layered, living, and complex. Beneath these tangled roots and rich soils, carbon is stored, climate is regulated, & life quietly thrives. 📍Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve. #Nature #Forest…
Delay reasons not satisfactory, #Haryana should be proactive in clearing Aravali encroachments: CEC @AdvGauravKumar @BJP4Haryana @NayabSainiBJP @moefcc @rameshpandeyifs @byadavbjp @pbhushan1 @SPYadavIFS Read the full story here: shorturl.at/5kRfP
We are peering through a window that opens half a million years into our past. Mangar Bani isn’t just another prehistoric site, it’s a complete workshop where our ancestors crafted their tools, lived, and thrived. Stone tools bear testament to the presence of Homo erectus.
The herd’s movement, through the Shivalik division of UP to reach Kalesar, underscores the importance of protecting forest corridors, allowing wildlife to move across state boundaries without any interference in human settlements. @rameshpandeyifs shorturl.at/xWcmA
#Dhanauri #Wetland is #dry because its lifeline was cut — the #canal now feeds the #Jewar airport.
People in Delhi, do join us at 6 pm today as we discuss 'Access, Ethics & Law in Wildlife Research and Filmmaking' with @TheMrsAss & @vidyathreya 📍Lecture Room-1, India International Centre-Annexe, Delhi ☕ & Samosa will be served at 5.30 pm.
CEC confirms illegal road built through #Aravalis, SC tells Nuh to stop all illegal work @AdvGauravKumar @lifeindia2016 @AravalliBachao @rameshpandeyifs @rahuulchoudhary @pargaien toi.in/xIGdNZ