biodiversity

New Delhi, April 8 The Union Ministry of Environment has issued a draft notification declaring 663.32 square kilometers around the Kali Tiger Reserve in Karnataka as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas notified by the government around protected areas, national parks...

New Delhi, April 7 The Centre designated two institutions as repositories for different categories of biological resources on Tuesday, allowing them to support the safe custody of biological materials, including voucher specimens, and strengthen the documentation of newly discovered species, as...

New Delhi, April 7 – India has emerged as a credible voice globally for climate justice, equity, and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforcing pillars of growth, and that prosperity for people and the protection of the planet can proceed...

Latur, April 7 A tagged shorebird that flew more than 7,400 km from South Australia has been spotted on the remote Narcondam Island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, an expert said on Tuesday.The bird, a Sanderling, was photographed by G Thikanna, an assistant sub-inspector with the...

Shimla, April 5 The Himachal Pradesh government has set a target to increase the state's forest cover from the existing 29.50 per cent to 32 per cent by the year 2030, a spokesperson said on Sunday.The government, in its Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal, had announced an initiative, 'Mission 32...

Itanagar, April 4 Researchers have identified three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting the state's vast yet largely unexplored insect diversity.The study, recently published in the journal 'Soil Organisms', documented three new species belonging to...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi government has approved the creation of nine posts of wildlife inspector through direct recruitment in the Department of Forests and Wildlife, officials said on Thursday.Deploying dedicated inspectors would help in protecting Delhi’s biodiversity, and will...

New Delhi, March 31 India accounts for over 56 per cent of internationally recognized certificates of compliance issued under the Nagoya Protocol on ABS, according to officials at the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday.The Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework ensures that when companies...

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...