Category: Environment

Amid rising global temperatures and worsening climate impacts, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its “2025 Adaptation Gap Report: Running on Empty”, warning that a severe shortfall in adaptation finance for developing nations is endangering lives, livelihoods, and entire economies. Key Findings of the Report Escalating Climate Threats Developing nations are already confronting: UNEP cautioned that without significant financial and policy interventions, these compounding threats could reverse decades Read More …

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has launched an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to enhance elephant safety and ensure smooth train operations in forested regions inhabited by elephants. Technology Used: Operational Significance: Broader Impact:The initiative aligns with wildlife conservation efforts and demonstrates railway innovation in mitigating human-wildlife conflict, especially in the elephant corridors of Northeast India. Source: IE

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹18.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim as part of the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism. Source: PIB

India celebrated International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October with a nationwide campaign titled ‘#23for23’, urging citizens to dedicate 23 minutes of physical activity to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation and the protection of their fragile mountain ecosystems. Key Highlights: Source Click here

The Jharkhand Cabinet has approved a proposal to notify a portion of the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum district as a wildlife sanctuary. Protection of Forest Dwellers’ Rights: Supreme Court Context:The decision comes a day before the state government is set to file an affidavit in an ongoing contempt hearing in the Supreme Court. About Saranda Forest: Ecological Significance: Conservation Significance:The move to declare Saranda as a wildlife sanctuary is Read More …

India has climbed to the ninth position globally in total forest area, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Bali. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who hailed the achievement as a testament to India’s commitment to sustainable forest management. India Retains 3rd Rank in Annual Forest Area Gain Policy Success Under PM Modi’s Leadership Read More …

Representatives from several Central Asian countries have endorsed a six-year work programme under the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI), aimed at protecting 17 iconic migratory mammal species across the region. The endorsement took place under the presidency of Uzbekistan, which is currently chairing the 14th Conference of the Parties (COP14) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS). About the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) Read More …

The hills of Gudalur in Tamil Nadu are currently blanketed in mist and violet kurinji flowers, marking the first mass bloom in eight years. This spectacular display has transformed the landscape, drawing nature enthusiasts and scientists alike. About Kurinji Flowers Scientific Name: Strobilanthes sessilis (mass bloom in Gudalur) Ecological Significance Cultural and Natural Importance Unique Phenomenon The current bloom of Strobilanthes sessilis in Gudalur offers a rare opportunity to witness Read More …

The Chhattisgarh government has successfully reintroduced the blackbuck — a graceful, medium-sized antelope native to the open grasslands of India and Nepal — back into the state’s forests after nearly five decades of local extinction. Revival Under Five-Year Plan (2021–2026) Under its five-year blackbuck reintroduction plan (2021–2026), the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board launched an ambitious conservation initiative to restore the species in its natural habitat. Conservation Success The reintroduction programme Read More …

Global Overview Key Findings Private Sector Finance Environmentally Harmful Subsidies and Deforestation Risk Significance (Source: UNEP)

According to the Global Tipping Points Report, released by a team of 160 scientists from 23 countries, warm-water coral reefs have now crossed their thermal tipping point, leading to unprecedented dieback across the world’s oceans. Often called the “rainforests of the oceans,” coral reefs are among the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. A Dangerous New Climate RealityThe report warns that the world has entered a “new reality” as global Read More …

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has awarded Global Technical Recognition to the Sustainable Aquaculture in Mangrove Ecosystems (SAIME) model developed by the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society (NEWS), a West Bengal-based NGO.The honour was announced on October 15, 2025, during FAO’s 80th Anniversary Celebrations and the World Food Forum at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. About the SAIME Initiative The SAIME model, implemented in Read More …

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay) have developed a city-specific statistical model named SARIMA (Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average) to forecast greenhouse gas (GHG) levels in Indian metros. The model is designed to assist policymakers in evaluating whether initiatives such as improving public transport, tightening industrial emission norms, or enhancing landfill management are leading to measurable emission reductions. Use of Satellite-Derived Data The researchers study utilized satellite-based Read More …

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed India’s Western Ghats, Manas National Park (Assam), and Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal) on its list of ailing natural World Heritage sites in Asia (excluding Arab countries). The findings were published in the latest World Heritage Outlook 4 report. India’s Sites of “Significant Concern” Overall Status of Asian World Heritage Sites Indian Sites with “Good with Some Concerns” Outlook Four Read More …