In the Indian state of Meghalaya —the world’s wettest region— the Khasi, Garo and Jaintia tribes constitute about 85% of the total population. There, they act as defenders of the region’s unique forests. ...

In Assam, India, a group of climate vulnerable women are being targeted under a new two-child policy, threatening their health access. ...

Deforestation in northeast India led to a 70% of tree cover loss in the country between 2001 and 2018, threatening climate action. ...