biodiversity

New Delhi, March 31 India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all such certificates issued worldwide, the Ministry of...

Washington, March 31 Concerns over China's dominance in critical minerals are driving renewed US interest in deep-sea mining, even as experts have cautioned lawmakers that the ecological risks beneath the waves remain poorly understood.Lawmakers and industry leaders at a Congressional hearing...

Guwahati, March 29:In Assam, district administrations are conducting Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiatives across the state to promote informed participation in the April 9 General Assembly Elections.These initiatives, which are focused on the needs of...

New Delhi, March 28 The first meeting of the Research Advisory Board (RAB) of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) took place on Friday and Saturday.The meeting was held to discuss national initiatives for the biotechnology sector and governance reforms designed to guide...

Itanagar, March 28 A newly identified butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, highlighting both the region's rich biodiversity and the enduring cultural legacy of the celebrated singer.The species, scientifically classified as...

Ranchi, March 28 Supreme Court Judge, Justice B V Nagarathna, on Saturday said that courts should play a proactive role in environmental justice, as they have the capacity to ensure that ecological conservation, public accountability, and the rights of affected communities remain central to...

New Delhi, March 28 – The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), in collaboration with WWF-India, organized the ‘Sanjay Van Earth Hour Mahotsav – Forest Ethos’ to mark Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, bringing citizens closer to nature through a series of engaging and educational activities.Speaking...

Itanagar, March 27 Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik appealed to the people of the state to actively participate in Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights for one hour, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on March 28.As we mark the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour, let us create "The...

Kohima, March 26 MLA Achumbemo Kikon of the ruling NPF expressed concern over the growing impact of climate change and environmental degradation, and called for urgent and sustained action to protect Nagaland's ecology and livelihoods on Thursday.Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the...

Gangtok, March 26 A scientific study conducted by the Sikkim University has recorded 11 new species of dragonflies and damselflies for the first time in the Himalayas in the state.The research, recently published in the journal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B...

New Delhi, March 22 – India's environmental record is often scrutinized for pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter, positive story: one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.Recent data and...

March 21, New Delhi – India is intensifying its science-based wildlife conservation efforts. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 27th Annual General Meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India Society at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy in Dehradun on Saturday.The...

New Delhi, March 21 The Delhi zoo experienced a significant increase in visitors, with approximately 18,000 people attending on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, coinciding with the International Day of Forests.According to a statement, the large turnout created a vibrant atmosphere at the zoo...

Dehradun, March 21 – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led discussions on proposals across sectors, including roads, drinking water supply, defence, irrigation, and infrastructure near protected areas, at the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife, an...

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), March 21 In light of World Water Day on March 22, new data related to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam highlights its crucial role in providing water, energy, and irrigation across Gujarat and Rajasthan.The multipurpose project, built on the Narmada River in Ekta Nagar...

New Delhi, March 20 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an expert committee on invasive alien species to address the growing ecological and socio-economic risks posed by such species across the country, according to officials.The decision follows the National Green...

On the occasion of the International Day of Forests today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, urged citizens to pledge to protect forests, safeguarding the life they sustain. In a social media post, the Minister stated that a forest is not merely a...

Mumbai, March 17 Actress and environmental advocate Dia Mirza revealed on her social media account that her six-year-old son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, is already well-versed in the migration patterns of flamingos.She highlighted that the young boy also understands the importance of protecting...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted India's first National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The ministry stated that the report covers the period from 1...

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), March 15 Forest officials, environmental scientists, and wildlife conservationists from India, Nepal, and Bhutan have agreed to form a collaborative network to strengthen the protection and conservation of small wild cats in the region, officials said on Sunday.The...