Category: Environment

Once roaming Southwestern U.S., ocelots have dwindled to fewer than 100 in two small breeding populations in South Texas. The Beauty of the Ocelot Appearance: Conservation Efforts (Source: The Hindu)

According to a 2025 scientific report published in Nature, India needs to intervene on the gully erosion of 77 districts (70 per cent of which is in eastern and southern India) to meet the United Nations agenda of land degradation by 2030, Key Findings from the 2025 Scientific Report: Global Context: India’s Most Affected States: Understanding Gully Erosion: (Source: Down To Earth)

The United States has now withdrawn from the board of the recently-created Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), a mechanism designed to provide financial support to countries facing the devastating impacts of climate change disasters. About Loss and Damage Fund (UNEP & TOI)

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as the country’s 58th tiger reserve on March 9, 2025. This marks the state’s ninth tiger reserve, joining well-known reserves such as Kanha, Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, Panna, and Veerangana Durgavati. Abou Madhav Tiger Reserve Conservation Context

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has again named Byrnihat as the most polluted urban area in India for the second consecutive year in 2024. (Source: The Hindu)

The Supreme Court of India on March 5, 2025, directed the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) authority to appoint the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to conduct a tree census in the area. The decision aims to strengthen vigilance against illegal tree felling and protect the environmental integrity of the TTZ. What is the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)? Historic Supreme Court Ruling (1996) Key Monuments in TTZ Importance of Tree Census (Sources: Read More …

Between February 16 and 25, nearly 7 lakh Olive Ridley turtles laid eggs at the Rushikulya rookery in Odisha’s Ganjam district. This marks a strong comeback after the absence of mass nesting last year. In 2023, around 6.37 lakh turtles nested at the same site. Olive Ridley Turtles: Key Facts Unique Nesting Behavior: “Arribada” Conservation Efforts & Challenges (Source: Indian Express)

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has called on the Prime Minister to reconsider proposals for offshore mining in the Gulf of Mannar, citing serious environmental concerns. Key Developments Ecological and Cultural Significance (Source: Business Line)

Scientists have studied and captured footage of the iconic narwhals (Monodon monoceros) of the Arctic using their tusks to hunt. About Narwhals (Sources: Down To Earth and WWF)

India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report was released on United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD), which is celebrated on March 3, 2025. The dolphin report was officially made public by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a visit to Gujarat. Key Findings from the Report Dolphin Conservation Initiatives (Source: PIB)

The United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) was celebrated on March 3, 2025. The theme for World Wildlife Day (WWD) 2025 was “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.”

A team of scientists has discovered that Arctic glaciers are leaking significant amounts of methane—a potent greenhouse gas—into the atmosphere. Key Findings Why This Matters Methane’s Impact: (Source: Indian Express)

A team of researchers has identified a new species of cricket frog in the Mahabaleshwar region of Satara district in the northern Western Ghats. Species Name: Minervarya Ghatiborealis Distinct Features of Minervarya Ghatiborealis Evolutionary Significance This discovery adds to the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s eight “hottest hotspots” of biodiversity. (Source: Hindustan Times)

The “Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony” was organised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a statutory body of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 27th February 2025. AWBI has been established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960 to ensure that animals are not subjected to unnecessary pain or suffering. The “Prani Mitra Award” was introduced Read More …