The climate chapter of the World Inequality Report 2026 reiterates the fact that those who contribute the least to climate change often bear its greatest burdens.
That insight should widen our lens. Mountain economies and highland communities rarely feature prominently in global inequality debates, yet they embody some of the most resilient models of sustainable living. Through stewardship of water systems, forests, biodiversity and fragile landscapes, they provide ecological value far beyond their economic weight.
A more durable climate response may depend not only on cutting emissions, but also on recognising and rewarding communities that have long protected natural systems. In that sense, mountain regions are not peripheral to the climate conversation. They may hold part of the answer.
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) to the mountain communities , missing in all the global climate reports, should take priority over the cosmetic emission cutting pledges.
Heartiest congratulations to 223 outstanding sportspersons selected for appointment in Government service under Sports Quota. Their achievements, dedication & hard work have brought glory to J&K and the nation. I wish all selected candidates a bright future & continued success.
In Muzdalifah, every soul rests upon the same earth no luxury, no status, no difference between rich and poor. Just servants of Allah united under the same sky. 🥹
The BBC portrays an indebted Afghan father selling his 7-year-old twin daughters into sexual slavery with adult men as a man who is forced to make difficult choices
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A friend from downtown Srinagar told me: “Politics aside, Late Ab Gani Lone was taking care of more than 50 orphan families. That day, they haven’t just lost a leader — they’ve lost a father.”
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