Our latest article on climate change-induced shifts in vegetation phenology in the Sikkim Himalaya.

Mongabay covers our study on grazing policies in the Himalaya

New article on Himalayan pastoralism

My new publication demonstrates how the transhumant pastoral system enhances biodiversity and ecosystem function. I argue that a complete restriction of open grazing meets neither conservation nor socioeconomic goals. The article advocates for evidence-based policies to conserve the rich and vulnerable biodiversity of the Himalaya. 

An illustrated book with scientific insight and splendid photographs featuring the mystical valley of Lachen in the Eastern recesses of the Himalaya. This book tries to capture a glimpse of the threatened biodiversity, the kaleidoscopic array of cultural traditions, beliefs, and knowledge systems of the indigenous communities, and the major threats to the region. We aim that the book be used as an important tool to support and strengthen environmental policies, towards the conservation of this much understudied treasure of nature and encourage environmentally sustainable and economically viable tourism in the region. The book was partly crowdsource funded through kickstarter.com and ATREE.