The Government of India has recently constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to strengthen disaster response at the national level. This move follows severe monsoon-triggered floods and...
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) of India, launched in 2019, aims to reduce particulate matter pollution in 130 cities. Recent data from 2024-25 reveals that only a...
The United Nations released a policy brief denoting the serious health consequences of land degradation and drought. It links these environmental crises to a wide range of diseases...
The 2025 IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi is set to decide on the use of genetic technology in conservation. The issue has split scientists, environmentalists and...
The Arctic, particularly the Svalbard archipelago, is undergoing a dramatic transformation in its winter climate. Recently, temperatures in Ny-Ålesund soared well above historical averages. This persistent warmth caused...
The Tamil Nadu government has initiated India’s first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. This pioneering effort aims to...
Australia launched a pioneering migration visa for Tuvalu residents. This visa offers a legal pathway for climate-induced migration. Over 5,000 Tuvaluans applied within a month. The scheme allows...
Uttarakhand, a Himalayan biodiversity hotspot with 69% forest cover, has initiated a pioneering programme to revive 14 critically endangered plant species. This effort, led by the Uttarakhand Forest...
Recent studies reveal a rapid spread of alien plant species across tropical ecosystems. This invasion is altering native flora and destabilising rich biodiversity. Climate change and human actions...
Africa’s wetlands are rapidly degrading despite their vital role for millions. The 2025 Global Wetland Outlook (GWO) report reveals urbanisation and industrial growth as primary causes. Wetlands provide...
