In Hyderabad, some climate action groups held a silent protest against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023. This bill could allow forests to be sold, cleared, and exploited without any regulation. The protesters believe that the government needs to value our forests more and protect them. They argue that the proposed amendments would compromise the constitutional mandate to safeguard forests and jeopardize access to information and public participation. They also express concern for the millions of Indians affected by extreme climate events and their future.
