Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth. It includes different species, ecosystems, and genetic diversity. Healthy biodiversity supports ecosystem services. These services are vital for human survival. They provide food, clean water, and medicine. India is home to rich biodiversity. It faces threats from habitat loss and pollution. Conservation efforts are essential to protect this natural heritage.
Nepal’s Ministry of Forests and Environment and WWF Nepal formalised a Scope of Cooperation agreement in Kathmandu on 29 or 30 April 2026 for biodiversity conservation and sustainable...
A new dragonfly species, Sarasaeschna dosdewaensis, has been recorded from Sribhumi district in Assam. The species is called the Long-tailed Boghawker and was named after Dosdewa, a remote...
Gangotri National Park in Uttarakhand has reopened for tourists after the winter closure, beginning a six-month trekking and tourism season. The opening gives access to major high-altitude routes...
A female tiger from Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve was allegedly poisoned to death, triggering the arrest of five people. The decomposed carcass was found buried outside the...
Recent research from V.O. Chidambaram College reveals the presence of microplastics, especially nylon fibres, in Chennai’s beach sediments. Though the abundance is low compared to global beaches, the...
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam has received approval for boundary rationalisation under the National Board for Wildlife. The move follows a Supreme Court direction and aims to improve...
The Miyawaki method is being used in cities where green cover has declined sharply over time. It offers a compact way to grow dense native forests on small...
A forest fire has been raging for five days in the Valley of Flowers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uttarakhand. The blaze has spread through forest areas...
Tucked away in the limestone hills of Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, the Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary has emerged as a critical ecological refuge even as it faces mounting human...
Overpopulation leads to the rapid depletion of natural resources. Essential resources such as arable land, fresh water, and fossil fuels are diminishing. Increased demand creates competition for these...
