Page-6 of Environment & Biodiversity Current Affairs
New Lichen Species Found in Mathikettan Shola National Park
Buellia maharajensis, a new saxicolous lichen species, was discovered in Mathikettan Shola National Park in Idukki district, Kerala. The species was recorded at an elevation of about 1,351...
Five Orangutans Found in Odisha
The Odisha Forest Department rescued five young orangutans from the Ranakotha Protected Reserved Forest in the Bhograi block of Balasore district on 8 September 2026. The rescued primates...
5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards Conferred
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised Swachh Vayu Diwas 2026 in New Delhi on 7 September 2026 and conferred the 5th Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan...
Tamil Nadu Launches Third Phase of Poompuhar Underwater Exploration
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) launched the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar, also known as Kaveripoompattinam, in Mayiladuthurai district on 6 September...
16th National Meet of Biodiversity Boards Held in Chandigarh
The 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils was held in Chandigarh on 6–7 September 2026. The two-day meeting was organised by the...
National Workshop on Vulture Conservation Held in Panchkula
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a national workshop titled “From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India’s Vultures” in Panchkula, Haryana, on 6...
National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200-Crore ABS Milestone
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) of India crossed a cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursement of ₹200 crore on 5 September 2026. The NBA functions under the Ministry...
Anak Krakatau Eruption Disrupts Jakarta Flights
Mount Anak Krakatau in the Sunda Strait erupted on 6 September 2026 at 3:53 a.m. local time. Volcanic ash from the eruption led to flight suspensions at Jakarta’s...
Indonesia’s Peat Fires Intensify Amid El Niño
Indonesia’s 2026 peat fires have intensified across Kalimantan and Sumatra amid El Niño conditions, severe drought, and widespread degradation of peatland areas. Peat fires burn below the surface...
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...
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...
