Sustainability refers to meeting present needs without compromising future generations. It encompasses environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Sustainable practices promote resource conservation and reduce waste. They aim to protect ecosystems and biodiversity. In India, sustainability is crucial due to its diverse cultures and rich natural resources. Efforts include renewable energy initiatives and sustainable agriculture. These practices support long-term growth and community well-being.
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...
Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica has become a major climate concern because it is melting rapidly due to warming ocean waters linked to human-driven climate change. Often called...
The Eurasian Otter has reappeared in parts of the Kashmir Valley after being absent for decades, with fresh photographic evidence from Sindh Nalla in Ganderbal and repeated sightings...
Researchers have identified two new marine worm species, or polychaetes, from the coastal areas of Digha and Bankiput in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The discovery adds to the...
Garbhanga Reserve Forest on the outskirts of Guwahati has yielded a newly identified ant species, underlining the ecological value of urban-adjacent forests. The species, named Polyrhachis garbhangaensis, belongs...
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife has recommended approval for diversion of about 272 hectares of forest land for the Kopra medium irrigation project in...
A new species of trapdoor spider has been discovered in the grasslands of Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. The species has been named Titanidiops kolhapurensis after its place of...
The population of the sarus crane, Uttar Pradesh’s state bird, has increased in the latest winter census conducted across 68 forest divisions. The count rose from 19,994 in...