The environment encompasses all living and non-living things around us. It includes air, water, and land. Human activities impact the environment significantly. Pollution and deforestation are major concerns. Conservation efforts aim to protect natural resources. Sustainable practices promote a healthier planet. Awareness of environmental issues is crucial. Education can drive change. A balanced ecosystem supports life and biodiversity. Protecting the environment benefits future generations.
The United Nations has approved international protection measures for 40 animal species and populations under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). The...
The Government of India has continued river pollution abatement through the Namami Gange Programme for the Ganga basin and the National River Conservation Plan for other rivers. These...
A humpback whale stranded in shallow waters near Wismar in Germany has finally swum free after days of rescue efforts and public attention. The 12–15 metre whale had...
The recent 16th Finance Commission report on disaster funding has sparked concern. Odisha, India’s most disaster-prone State, has seen the largest reduction in disaster fund share. This is...
A female sloth bear with a GPS radio collar was captured by Karnataka Forest Department officials after it moved through villages near Shivamogga airport and created a potential...
A rare white female albino Himalayan tahr has been sighted in the Dharol beat of Thanari Goth inside the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary in Bharmour, Chamba district. The unusual...
The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, has received national recognition for its Bhavasagara Referral Centre as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna. The designation,...
Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) in Maharashtra’s Gondia district is set to bring its buffer notified area under direct control from 1 April. The move is expected to...
India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing. The country has issued 3,561 certificates...
Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, the United Nations has identified 20 cities as the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste. The initiative...
