Category: Environment

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued ‘Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands’, aiming to simplify regulatory procedures and promote agroforestry across States and Union Territories. Streamlined Regulatory Framework Ease of Doing Business & Economic Impact Role of State-Level Committees Call to Action for States & UTs (Source: PIB)

On June 18, the Kerala State Wildlife Board officially renamed the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, making it India’s first protected forest dedicated entirely to butterflies. A Milestone in Conservation This historic decision comes after 25 years of dedicated efforts, involving meticulous surveys, local wildlife enthusiasts, forest officials, and biodiversity experts, who firmly believed that even the smallest creatures deserve a secure habitat. Rich Biodiversity Read More …

The effective management practices followed in the National Parks (NP) and Protected Areas (PA) of Kerala have earned the State the top position in the Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the period 2020-2025. Kerala was the only State to secure a “Very Good” rating with a score of 76.22%. Other Top Performers Following Kerala, the states of Karnataka (74.24%), Read More …

The Kerala Forest Department plans to approach the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to seek permission for the sterilisation of Bonnet macaques, a species endemic to South India. Reasons for the Proposal About the Mission Sterilisation Approach 🔹 Legal and Conservation Status Past Precedent Geographical Distribution (as per IUCN) (Source: TH)

The dhole, also known as the Asiatic wild dog (Cuon alpinus), previously thought to be locally extinct, has made a confirmed return to Assam’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL). This significant finding comes from a new study by scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). The last confirmed sighting of dholes in northeast India was reported from Nagaland in 2011. About the Dhole:

On June 20, countries gathered in Punta del Este, Uruguay, to establish a new global science-policy panel. This body, named the “Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution,” aims to support the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution worldwide. Purpose and Context Addressing the Challenge (Source: UN)

The Government of India, on June 17, 2025, released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India (GIM), also known as the Green India Mission. This updated plan marks a significant step in India’s efforts to combat climate change and enhance its green cover. About National Mission for Green India (GIM) (Source: IE) Original notification: https://moef.gov.in/uploads/2017/08/Revised%20Mission%20Document.pdf

A rare oarfish, often called the “doomsday fish” in Japanese folklore, was recently caught off the coast of Tamil Nadu. This unusual deep-sea creature, which reportedly required seven men to lift, has revived discussions about its supposed ability to predict natural disasters. However, scientific evidence contradicts this belief. Key Highlights (Source: IE & HT)

Two new species of earthworms, Kanchuria tripuraensis and Kanchuria priyasankari, have been officially discovered in Tripura. This discovery greatly enhances the scientific understanding of soil biodiversity in the region. key points:

AviList, a unified global checklist of bird species and taxonomy, has been officially published. This comprehensive list comprises 11,131 species, 19,879 subspecies, 2,376 genera, 252 families, and 46 orders, aiming to standardize the understanding of avian classification worldwide.