Tamil Nadu government has announced the establishment of the India's first-ever Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Aanamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district in connection with biodiversity protection. To address this, the state's Department of Environment, Climate ...

Recent research has uncovered some concerning trends in our freshwater ecosystems. Climate change and rising temperatures are causing a drop in dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in lakes around the world. A thorough examination of more than 15,000 lakes shows that a staggering 83% are facing ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Vantara, an advanced animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation center in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district. The event was attended by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, his wife Nita Ambani, their son Anant Ambani, and ...

The discovery of a new species of spined loach, Cobitis beijingensis, is a significant milestone for biodiversity in Beijing. This finding is the first of its kind in more than 40 years and highlights the ongoing efforts to restore aquatic ecosystems in urban settings. The research was carried out ...

The recent sighting of 85 Cape Vultures (Gyps coprotheres) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape after three decades is a significant milestone for conservationists. These vultures, which are native to Southern Africa, play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by helping to prevent the spread ...

The Soliga tribal community has become a vital player in the increasing tiger population in Karnataka’s Biligirirangana Hills (BRT) Tiger Reserve. Their strong bond with the forest, traditional conservation practices, and acknowledgment of their rights to the land have greatly aided in protecting ...

On February 18, 2025, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, launched the ‘Waste Recycling and Climate Change 2025’ conclave, organized by the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India (REIAI). The focus of the event was on how waste ...

Oceans, which cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, play a crucial role in regulating our climate and providing food and livelihoods for billions of people. Unfortunately, they are under serious threat from pollution, overfishing, climate change, and habitat destruction. To safeguard marine ...

G7 Ministers’ Meeting: Climate, Energy, and Environment Highlights: The recent G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment in Sapporo, Japan focused on how advanced economies can make a significant impact on addressing the climate crisis. Because these economies contribute ...

Cabinet has approved an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation to strengthen and enhance coordination and cooperation in the field of forests, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. This MoU also aims the restoration of corridors and interlinking ...