Communicating latest research concepts from both natural and social science facets of conservation.
2026Sepvol 20
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This year’s record-shattering ‘super’ El Niño began in June, with sea surface temperatures expected to peak between November and December. El Niño is a global weather phenomenon that originates in the Pacific Ocean and occurs every 2–7 years, although it has grown more frequent in recent years. In India, five states have already declared drought following a monsoon deficit, with widespread crop loss, mounting debts and farmer suicides.
Given this context, the timely cover story of our latest issue—
This year’s record-shattering ‘super’ El Niño began in June, with sea surface temperatures expected to peak between November and December. El Niño is a global weather phenomenon that originates in the Pacific Ocean and occurs every 2–7 years, although it has grown more frequent in recent years. In India, five states have already declared drought following a monsoon deficit, with widespread crop loss, mounting debts and farmer suicides.
Given this context, the timely cover story of our latest issue—written by Kalkivai Aneesha and beautifully illustrated by Karunya Baskar—tackles the impacts of climate-related disasters and mass displacement, especially the associated psychological distress called solastalgia.The undulating, unstable landmasses and dark tones of the cover perfectly elicit the dread of a looming climate apocalypse. Aneesha makes the case for embedding psychosocial safeguards into national climate policy as a necessary act of climate resilience.
Other thought-provoking articles in this issue include a sharp analysis of the linguistic inequality at the heart of global conservation policy, how increased visibility in the digital era is shaping human-leopard coexistence, and a whole lot more.
To pair with the sombre and academic themes of the issue, we challenged artists to limit their expression to greyscale, bringing in a highlight colour of their choice to add dimension to their work. We hope you enjoy this issue!
