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.
The Himalayan alpine meadows are facing a growing ecological crisis as unmanaged tourism waste spreads into fragile high-altitude habitats. In the Rudranath-Tungnath region of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary,...
The apex body of the Sangtam community in Nagaland has passed a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction. The move is because the Sangtams are concentrated in...
Amid repeated monsoon-triggered landslides in the Bhakra Dam region, the Bhakra Beas Management Board is planning a detailed geological assessment of the surrounding hillocks. The proposed study will...
The lion-tailed macaque, one of India’s most endangered primates, is showing unusual population growth in the fragmented rainforests of the Anamalai Hills in the Western Ghats. However, scientists...
Tropical Cyclone Gezani has caused severe destruction in Madagascar, killing at least 31 people, injuring dozens and displacing thousands as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with powerful...
India’s rapid economic expansion is increasingly being viewed as a major factor in global climate action. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) leaders have brought into light that India...
A mud volcano erupted suddenly in Diglipur in the Andaman Islands near Jol Tekri on 8 January, triggering concern among locals and visitors. The area was quickly secured...
Maharashtra’s vulture conservation programme has recorded a notable success with the sighting of a Himalayan Griffon Vulture in Melghat, Amravati district. The species, usually associated with high-altitude regions,...
A third tigress has been released into the wild at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in western Maharashtra, strengthening the state’s tiger reintroduction efforts. The tigress, officially designated STR-06,...
Researchers have confirmed a new dragonfly species, Lyriothemis keralensis, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala. Commonly called the Slender Bombardier, it was formally identified after more than...
