Lately, in India, ‘what is a forest’ is a subject of great debate. This is one such case. In times of climate crisis, any green cover with a flourishing ecosystem should be conserved.

As per experts, amendments to the 50-year-old Act were necessary to reflect the country’s ever-changing social, economic, and environmental realities. But the latest introduced changes weren’t exactly what was expected.

Like previous years, the UN and other international institutions will set several commemorative dates in 2024, aiming to raise awareness among the population about environmental problems.