India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS). With 3,561 certificates issued...
The Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) in Maharashtra’s Gondia district will assume control over its notified buffer area from April 1, marking a significant step in strengthening wildlife conservation...
The 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) has expanded its protected list by adding forty new...
Varkala, a coastal town in Kerala, has been included in the inaugural “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative, highlighting India’s growing commitment to sustainable urban development. The initiative...
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s...
Recent studies have highlighted a worrying decline in Jungle cat populations, stressing the need to conserve habitats beyond protected areas. Experts note that the species, though adaptable, is...
Zimbabwe is planning a 500 MW floating solar power project at Kariba Dam to address persistent electricity shortages and diversify its energy mix. The initiative, led by Green...
A new frog species named “Nyctibatrachus kali”, commonly called the Kali Night Frog, has recently been discovered in Karnataka. The finding highlights the rich biodiversity of the Western...
The Red-crowned Roofed Turtle, once widely found in the Ganga river system, is now confined to shrinking habitats, raising serious conservation concerns. This freshwater species, known for its...
A massive snow avalanche has recently struck Zojila Pass in Ladakh, disrupting movement along a key Himalayan corridor. The incident highlights the vulnerability of high-altitude mountain passes to...
