Category: Environment

The National Zoological Park in New Delhi celebrated World Wildlife Day 2026 on March 3 with various activities, including a marathon and tug-of-war competition organised within the zoo premises. The marathon was conducted under the motto “Each Step Towards Wildlife Conservation,” encouraging participants to dedicate every stride to the protection and preservation of wildlife and natural ecosystems. Significance of World Wildlife DayWorld Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 Read More …

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin, laid the foundation stone on March 4 for the Nilgiri Tahr Conservation Centre in Coimbatore through an online ceremony from Chennai. The centre will function as a hub for research, monitoring and documentation of the population of the Nilgiri tahr in the state. The initiative aims to enable evidence-based conservation planning and ensure long-term ecological stewardship for the species. Part of Read More …

A team of ichthyologists from Europe, America and India has discovered Gitchak nakana, the first aquifer-dwelling (phreatobitic) fish recorded from Northeast India. The finding marks the first report of previously unknown subterranean fauna from this part of Asia. The discovery was published on February 26 in the Nature Portfolio journal Scientific Reports. Key Features of the Species Among the more than 300 known subterranean fish species worldwide, fewer than 10% Read More …

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on 28 February released nine cheetahs brought from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh as part of Project Cheetah. The cheetahs will undergo acclimatisation and health monitoring before being gradually released into the larger landscape. With this addition, India now hosts 48 cheetahs, including 28 India-born cubs, officials said. Strengthening Global Collaboration India had initiated Read More …

A new study published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (March 2026) has warned that the saddle dam of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is showing critical signs of instability, raising concerns over potential geohazard risks for downstream countries. Key Findings Regional Implications Experts warn that a failure of the saddle dam could lead to catastrophic flooding downstream, threatening millions of people in Sudan and Egypt, both Read More …

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change chaired the 89th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in Bhopal. During the meeting, the Standing Committee examined several proposals related to wildlife conservation and development projects situated in and around Protected Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves, and Eco-Sensitive Zones. The proposals were evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Read More …

A United Nations body has approved the first carbon credits to be issued under the UN carbon market created by the Paris Agreement, marking a major step in implementing global climate cooperation mechanisms. The approved activity is a clean-cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves to reduce household air pollution and lessen pressure on forests. Project Details The project had earlier received provisional issuance under the Clean Development Mechanism Read More …

A first-of-its-kind scientific assessment has revealed a thriving population of endangered Fishing cat across Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The study was conducted by the Tiger Cell of Kaziranga in collaboration with scientist Tiasa Adhya, analysing camera-trap images from the All India Tiger Estimation data. Key Findings About the Fishing Cat Habitat & Threats Preferred habitats: Threats: Source: DTE

A new research study published in the journal Insect Conservation and Diversity has found that land-use change and elevation together are altering the functional traits of spider communities in the north-western Indian Himalayas, potentially impacting ecosystem stability and resilience. The study was conducted by scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India. Key Findings What Is Functional Diversity? Functional diversity refers to the range of ecological roles species perform in an Read More …

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to correct official records and restore the Suav’s classification from a “drain” to a “river” in revenue records and gazetteers. The order came after a petition challenged the classification of the Suav—a major tributary of the Rapti River in Balrampur district—as a nullah (drain). Petitioners cited the 1906 publication Gonda: A Gazetteer, which described the Suav (then called Suwawan) Read More …

Recent research on the White-throated sparrow has highlighted how complex genetic systems in nature can shape a spectrum of social and reproductive roles, going beyond the traditional idea of just two sexes. About the Bird The white-throated sparrow is a small North American songbird identified by: It breeds in forests of the northeastern United States and Canada and migrates to the southeastern U.S. during winter. The “Four Sexes” Phenomenon The Read More …

The mid-February tradition of observing birds from balconies, campuses, wetlands and village tanks has grown into one of India’s most dependable citizen-science exercises through the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Global Participation The GBBC is coordinated worldwide by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in partnership with the National Audubon Society and other organisations. India has been part of the global effort since the initiative expanded worldwide in 2013. Key Highlights Read More …

Researchers have identified a vibrant and healthy coral reef in the northeast of Kalpeni Island in the Lakshadweep Archipelago.The reef was documented during a marine biodiversity survey conducted by Research and Environmental Education Foundation with support from Baranna Dives. (Source: DTE) It was one of 24 reefs recorded during the field study. Significance of the Discovery At a time when coral reefs globally are under stress due to climate change Read More …

A recent scientific study has revealed that the Southern Indian Ocean off the southwest coast of Australia, one of the saltiest oceanic regions globally, has witnessed a 30% reduction in salty seawater over the past six decades.This marks the fastest increase in freshwater recorded anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The findings were published on February 3 in the journal Nature Climate Change. Role of the Indo-Pacific Freshwater Pool The region Read More …

A recent research paper published in Animals has revealed worrying impacts of climate change on the strong-jawed loggerhead turtles, showing changes in their nesting patterns, reproduction rates, and physical size. About Loggerhead Turtles Loggerhead turtles (Loggerhead sea turtle) are named after their exceptionally large heads that house powerful jaw muscles. These omnivorous marine reptiles feed on hard-shelled prey like whelks and conch. Study Location and Duration The research tracked loggerhead Read More …