Soumya Swaminathan
@doctorsoumya
Tweeting in personal capacity
Register for the International conference on Evergreen Revolution : A Pathway to Biohappiness. A galaxy of national & international speakers are confirmed & we will have scientists, farmers & policy makers interacting on different thematic areas @ISC @iiscbangalore @PIB_India
🌱 Prof. M.S. Swaminathan revolutionary concept of "Biohappiness", where #biodiversity conservation meets sustainable #agriculture, continues to inspire solutions for our planet's most pressing challenges. We’re thrilled to share that the centenary edition of his groundbreaking…
The International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ has issued a historic advisory opinion that a "clean, healthy & sustainable environment" is a human right. "They made clear that all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system." - @antonioguterres
24 July is #EarthOvershootDay. That means humanity has used up Earth’s yearly natural resources budget in just 7 months. In 2024, the date was 1 August. The date keeps creeping earlier—but the trend can be reversed: genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/upda…
The World Health Organization warned that a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. trib.al/AL8sb8h
The stress and loneliness of the covid-19 pandemic may have quickly aged our brains. newscientist.com/article/248914…
As delegates gather for #RamsarCOP15 to strengthen international commitments to wetland conservation, the #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 by @RamsarConv highlights crucial global data on wetland status and necessary restoration solutions. Read the report: global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
IUCN calls for concrete solutions to scale up wetland protection and restoration at #RamsarCOP15. #COP15 opened today in Zimbabwe and will facilitate crucial discussions on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. Learn more ➡️ info.iucn.org/4f6eQAi @RamsarConv
"No violence against children is justifiable. All violence against children is preventable." Please RT if you agree. Thank-you for your support to #endviolence against children. @UN_EndViolence @UNChildRights1
Inhaling tobacco smoke and inhaling air pollution can change DNA in similar ways
The new cancer findings are a “strong argument for why we really need to care about air pollution.” sciencenews.org/article/air-po…
In Pazhaiyar fishing harbour, a changing climate is slowly draining the livelihoods of Dalit and other women workers. Read the full story by Pradeep Elangovan on PARI. Link to story: ruralindiaonline.org/article/the-in…
#Gaza is starving, putting people at risk, alongside bombs and bullets. Severe acute malnutrition centres are full, with only limited supplies remaining for treatment. @WHO has documented 21 deaths related to malnutrition of children under five-years-old in 2025. Over 20 percent…
Today is #EarthOvershootDay In 2025, our demand for ecological resources has already exceeded what 🌍 can regenerate. With global population rising, a circular economy & working with nature are vital to sustain life. Let’s #MoveTheDate 👉 europa.eu/!Pwqpgh #EUGreenDeal
Employees who trialled a four-day work week for six months said they slept better and felt that their ability to work improved newscientist.com/article/248897…
As per FSSAI, salt content of 10–15% is permitted in dried fish. In traditional drying methods, salt often exceeds 30%. With solar drying, salt is 5–7%. With controlled, hygienic drying and packaging, we can achieve a shelf life of over 9 months for dried fish. @FisheriesGoI
Dry fish is a great source of protein. Can be a good supplement for Anganwadi and mid day meals especially in coastal fish eating communities bbc.com/tamil/articles…
Retweeting @MahendraDevS article as Prof MS Swaminathan’s centenary approaches
My article on Dr. MS Swaminathan in Business Standard. Swaminathan's advice was not to turn Green Revolution into greed revolution business-standard.com/specials/news/…
Farms commonly spread crushed limestone on fields to make the soil less acidic. This practice is typically considered a source of emissions, but it may actually remove carbon from the atmosphere. newscientist.com/article/248891…
India’s mission to eliminate SCD by 2047 needs people with lived experience guiding the program, to inform policies. Kudos to these champions with #SickleCellDisease. @MoHFW_INDIA @ICMRDELHI From Pain to Purpose: Two Warriors Leading Sickle Cell Awareness share.google/Dv13U0BASA2Xia…
#ICJ ruling on climate is out. In simple English, translates to "states have a legal obligation to mitigate & adapt. Rich, historical emitters have greater obligations. States have an obligation to cooperate climate action. Equity matters w.r.t. achieving Paris Agreement goal."
New #ghostgear collection & segregation centre in Vedalai, TN opened today! Thanks to @HCL_Foundation for supporting this critical initiative to remove & recycle plastic pollution from our ocean. @RoshniNadarHCL @mssrf @UNEP @UNDP_India @teriin @IUCN @WWF @WWFINDIA @WRIIndia
Mark your calendars! On 8th August, our Keynote Lecture IV will bring together distinguished voices in food security, agricultural economics, and sustainable development for a critical conversation on our key thematic areas. Featured Speakers: ➡️ Mr. @MaximoTorero - Chief…