The United Nations launched the Global Forest Goals Report 2026 during the 21st session of Read More …
Category: Environment
Global Forest Goals Report 2026
Odonata
A recent study has revealed an alarming biodiversity gap in the Western Ghats, with researchers Read More …
World’s first “Smart Island” monitoring system
The world’s first “Smart Island” monitoring system has been introduced on the island of Floreana Read More …
Chilean wasp named after David Attenborough
Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have discovered a new species of wasp Read More …
Methane Alert and Response System (MARS)
Why in News? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has announced the expansion of its Read More …
Critically endangered Mountain Bongo returned to Kenyan forests from Czech zoo
Four mountain bongos, a critically endangered antelope species, have been brought back to Kenya from Read More …
Return of the Caracal in the Thar Desert
Why in News? Officials have confirmed the return of the Caracal in the Thar Desert, Read More …
Microplastic contamination in Bhitarkanika National Park
Why in the News? A recent study published in Water, Air, & Soil Pollution has Read More …
Prosopis juliflora as feedstock for India’s first green methanol plant
Why in the News?The invasive shrub Prosopis juliflora is being explored as feedstock for India’s Read More …
Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh Won Whitley Awards 2026
Indian conservationists Barkha Subba and Parveen Shaikh have won the Whitley Awards 2026 for their Read More …
Escobar Hippos
Why in the News?Colombia is considering culling around 80 invasive “cocaine hippos” descended from animals Read More …
What is Ecocide?
Why in the News?“Ecocide” is increasingly being discussed globally in the context of strengthening environmental Read More …
Cyborg Plants
Why in the News?“Cyborg plants” are gaining attention as researchers advance technologies that allow plants Read More …
UN-System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA)
Why in the News?The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has been highlighting Read More …
Pushkarnema curajae
Researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan have discovered a new species of cyanobacteria in Read More …
Chenchu tribe & Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Members of the Chenchu tribe in Telangana’s Nallamala forests submitted petitions to the Chief Minister Read More …
Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region recorded lowest snow persistence in recent years-ICIMOD
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in recent years, Read More …
Limnonectes Motijheel
Scientists in India have identified a rare frog species named ‘Limnonectes Motijheel’ with unusual nesting Read More …
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary becomes India’s 99th Ramsar Site
The Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister has announced the designation of Shekha Jheel Read More …
Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
The Odisha government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Centre for Coastal Read More …
Ocean warming weakens the sea–land breeze in coastal megacities
A recent study has highlighted a worrying trend in coastal climate systems: rising sea-surface temperatures Read More …
What are Hanging Glaciers?
A recent study published in the journal Nature has raised concerns over the growing instability Read More …
SC terms illegal sand mining in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary as an “environmental crisis”
The Supreme Court of India on April 17 termed rampant illegal sand mining in the Read More …
‘State of India’s Bats’ Report
A comprehensive two-year study titled “State of India’s Bats”, conducted by 34 experts from 27 Read More …
Major Policy Drive by NBA to Streamline ABS Fund Utilisation
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), in its 77th meeting held in Chennai on March 23, Read More …