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Environment Current Affairs 2026–27 covers important updates on climate change, biodiversity, wildlife, conservation, pollution, environmental laws, COP meetings, and sustainability initiatives for competitive exams.
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Mindoro Bleeding-Heart Pigeon Spotted in Philippines

The Mindoro bleeding-heart pigeon (Gallicolumba platenae) is a critically endangered ground-dwelling pigeon endemic to the Philippine island of Mindoro. A remote camera trap photographed the species in the...

September 5, 2026

Sikkim Identifies 40 High-Hazard Glacial Lakes

Sikkim has identified 40 high-hazard glacial lakes, including 16 in Category A, 2 in Category B, 9 in Category C, and 13 unclassified lakes. The state has also...

September 5, 2026

New Zealand Kākāpō Population Reaches 325 Birds

The kākāpō, a flightless nocturnal parrot endemic to New Zealand, reached 325 birds after 90 fledged chicks were added to the population tally on 1 September 2026. The...

September 2, 2026

International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes Inaugurated

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a two-day international workshop in New Delhi on 2 September 2026. The workshop was held on the...

September 2, 2026

5th Edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026 Launched

The fifth edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS v.5.0) was launched on 1 September 2026 for marine litter removal and coastal conservation in India. The week-long campaign...

September 2, 2026

National Biodiversity Authority Disburses ₹5.68 Crore in ABS Funds

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹5.68 crore, or ₹5,68,18,277, under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism on 30 August 2026. The funds were transferred to State Biodiversity...

September 1, 2026

Blue-Violet Flower Blooms in Kudremukh Hills

A rare blue-violet flower resembling the Neelakurinji has bloomed along trekking trails in the Kudremukh region of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka. The bloom has drawn visitors to the...

August 31, 2026

Tamil Nadu Notifies Three New Elephant Corridors

Tamil Nadu notified three new elephant corridors on 28 August 2026 in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary in the Hosur Forest Division. The corridors are part of the...

August 28, 2026

Uttar Pradesh completes Ganga floodplain demarcation

Uttar Pradesh completed the physical demarcation of the 700-kilometre Ganga River floodplain zone across 13 districts from Unnao to Ballia. The boundary work was marked on the ground...

August 27, 2026

Dehing Patkai Records 165 Butterfly Species

Dehing Patkai National Park in Assam has recorded 165 butterfly species, including 37 endangered species, during a biodiversity survey in 2026. The park covers 234.26 square kilometres and...

August 27, 2026

Banas Bio-CNG Plant Inaugurated in Banaskantha

A new Banas Bio-CNG Model Plant was inaugurated at Vinchhiwadi in Dhanera taluka of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, on 26 August 2026. The facility is a joint initiative of...

August 27, 2026

216 Trafficked Star Tortoises Relocated to Tadoba

A total of 216 rescued Indian Star Tortoises, scientifically named Geochelone elegans, were released into the wild at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, on 23 August...

August 27, 2026

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