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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.

Eradication of Invasive Species in Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court has made strides in addressing the challenge of invasive species in Tamil Nadu's forests. The court's recent directives highlight the urgency of eradicating Senna...

 November 5, 2024

India’s GM Crop Policy Debate

The ongoing discourse surrounding genetically modified (GM) crops in India has intensified, particularly following the Supreme Court's directive for a national policy on GM crops. This policy aims...

 November 5, 2024

Marine Protected Areas and Nutritional Security

The significance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) has gained renewed attention in 2024, as recent studies highlight their potential to boost biodiversity and enhance nutritional security for communities...

 November 5, 2024

India’s Biodiversity Action Plan 2024

India reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation by submitting the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to the United Nations. This plan articulates 23 national targets aligned...

 November 4, 2024

Illegal Logging Crisis in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea's rainforests are facing an unprecedented crisis due to illegal logging, which has become an important concern for environmentalists and indigenous communities. Recently, local groups presented...

 November 4, 2024

COP16 Highlights – Energy Transition and Indigenous Rights

Recent discussions at the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity have telld the urgent need for sustainable practices in the extraction of critical...

 November 4, 2024

Future of Biodiversity and Livestock

The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity brought into light a critical intersection between livestock management and biodiversity conservation. Experts gathered to propose...

 November 4, 2024

Local Livestock and Biodiversity

The urgency for integrating local livestock into biodiversity strategies has gained momentum, particularly at international forums. The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) brought into light the critical role...

 November 1, 2024

Biodiversity and Climate Action

The global community gathered in Cali, Colombia, for the High-Level Segment of the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The event was...

 November 1, 2024

Human-Driven Evolution in Insects

Recently, the ongoing discourse surrounding biodiversity and evolutionary biology has intensified, particularly regarding the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems. Recent studies have brought into light alarming...

 November 1, 2024

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