Forests for the Future: The Imperatives of Sustainable Management - By Noopur Joshi

Forests are more than green expanses—they are living systems that sustain life, livelihoods and climate stability. From ancient sacred groves to modern conservation reserves, they reflect centuries of coexistence between people and nature. Yet deforestation, climate stress, and competing land demands threaten this balance. As global attention turns to sustainable growth, India’s rise to the 9th position in forest area marks not an end, but a beginning—a call to manage these forests wisely for the future.

As the world races to tackle climate change, tropical forests—our greatest natural shields—are facing unprecedented threats. A recent UNEP report highlights that the forests most ....