India’s water policy will be more inclusive if it incorporates a seascape perspective

The integral connection between water from land and water in the sea seems lost on policy makers.

John Kurien

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Nandakumar D

· Oct 05, 2018 · 06:30 pm

India’s natural beaches are disappearing fast because we refuse to leave the beach to the sea

The Centre’s proposal to reduce the No Development Zone in coastal areas to just 50 metres from the High Tide Line will only make the situation worse.

John Kurien

· Sep 07, 2018 · 08:00 am

Kerala floods: Residents owe fishermen more than a few words of thanks and social media memes

Here’s how people can show their gratitude to the marine fisherfolk who were vital to the rescue effort.

John Kurien

· Aug 23, 2018 · 06:30 pm

Small-scale fishermen form the backbone of India’s fisheries sector, but policy is silent on them

The National Policy on Marine Fisheries is tentative and fails to address the real problems of traditional fishing communities.

John Kurien

· Jul 08, 2017 · 05:30 pm