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Page-14 of Conservation

Conservation is the protection of natural resources. It aims to preserve biodiversity and ecosystems. This practice is vital for sustainable development. It involves managing forests, water, and wildlife. Conservation efforts can include creating protected areas. Education and community involvement are essential. Effective conservation supports both the environment and local economies. It fosters a balance between human needs and nature's health.

Mumbai to Host Earthshot Prize 2026

Mumbai will host the Earthshot Prize 2026 in November, marking the first time the global environmental award will be held in India. The multi-day event will bring international...

 February 19, 2026

Hornbill Restaurants Planned in Udanti Sitanadi

Hornbill conservation efforts have been expanded in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) in Chhattisgarh through the creation of six hornbill restaurants. The initiative aims to support the...

 February 19, 2026

Kerala Declares Tidal Flooding State-Specific Disaster

Kerala has declared flooding caused by tidal rise along its coastline as a State-specific disaster, marking the first such decision by any State in India. The move allows...

 February 19, 2026

Loggerhead Turtles Face Climate Change Stress

Climate change is altering the breeding biology of loggerhead turtles, one of the world’s most widespread sea turtle species. A long-term study from Cabo Verde, off the West...

 February 18, 2026

NHAI Launches Bee Corridors Along Highways

National Highways Authority of India has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator-friendly Bee Corridors along National Highways. The move shifts plantation planning from ornamental landscaping to ecological...

 February 18, 2026

White-bellied Sea Eagle Nests Rise in North Kerala

The annual nest monitoring survey of the White-bellied Sea Eagle has recorded 17 active nesting sites in Kannur and Kasaragod districts this season. This is a modest rise...

 February 17, 2026

Palaash Flower Festival 2026 in Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority has organised the annual Palaash Flower Festival 2026 across four venues in the national capital. The three-day event is being held simultaneously at Bansera...

 February 17, 2026

Tamsa River Rejuvenation in Azamgarh

The Tamsa River, an important tributary of the Ganga, has undergone a notable revival in Azamgarh district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Once affected by siltation, waste dumping and...

 February 16, 2026

White-rumped Vulture Rescued in Nilambur

A critically endangered White-rumped vulture was rescued near Mampad in Nilambur after it was found weak and grounded. The bird was given immediate care by forest officials, treated,...

 February 16, 2026

New Plant Species Discovered in Eravikulam

A team of researchers has identified a new plant species, Tetrataenium paikadae, in the high-altitude grasslands of Eravikulam National Park in Idukki district, Kerala. The species belongs to...

 February 16, 2026

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