Hurricanes, wildfires further endanger these threatened species in US, Caribbean
With extreme climate events showing no signs of ebbing, preservation of species can no longer be left to the whims of nature
World Environment Day 2016: Sustaining our wildlife
We must depart from narrow solutions and find opportunities in our mountain landscapes to secure larger habitats, writes ICIMOD's Rajan Kotru
We don’t know how many mountain gorillas live in the wild. Here’s why
A new census — carried out by the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (a coalition of governments, non-profits and …
Near-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha
Species’ number increased to 800 in 2020, claim park authorities
Division of labour
How biodiversity helps clean pollutants in water and soil
Feather touch conservationist
Philanthropists announce $5 billion for biodiversity restoration, conservation
Largest-ever private funding commitment for biodiversity a momentous move for a nature-positive world, says WWF
Human activities impact wildlife, even in protected areas: Study
Jaguars, mountain gorillas and Sunda pangolins impacted by human population density and habitat fragmentation despite living in deep forest reserves
Failure to find adequate funds may hamper Kunming-Montreal biodiversity targets
The Global Environment Facility has to ensure that the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund has access to at least $200 billion per year by 2030
Step to accountability? Revised draft of standards for firms to self-report environmental impact approved
Decided standards will allow organisations to publicly disclose their major impacts on biodiversity and its management
How a UN platform to stop biodiversity loss could up its game
Biodiversity keeps declining despite lots of accumulated knowledge and numerous international and national commitments to act
Supreme Court modifies order on construction ban within one kilometre of protected areas
The apex court said it is not possible to implement a uniform ESZ in every protected area because of interstate boundaries
African countries propose concerted action to conserve giraffes at CMS CoP 13
International online database, involvement of communities, a conservation fund and translocation guidelines are some of the proposal’s …
First, justify jallikattu?
If the tradition has to be kept alive in spirit, then its proponents must muster courage to walk the talk
Natural embrace
Are we ecological serial killers or benevolent conservationists? Muriel Kakani narrates some refreshing perspectives of camel herders in Rajasthan
Forests could help eliminate global hunger, says report
Tree foods are often rich in vitamins, proteins and other vital nutrients. They can provide a diverse diet to people worldwide
India lost 668,400 ha forests in 5 years, 2nd highest globally: Report
India was ranked between Brazil and Indonesia in UK-based firm’s report
Tree cheers
Fig and peepal aid natural reforestation
Living on the edge
Back from the dead! ‘Extinct’ frog species make a comeback
Researchers confirmed that many harlequin frogs once believed to be extinct are persisting
World Biodiversity Day: Ever more important amid COVID-19 pandemic
Various levels and forms of biodiversity such as ecosystems, species, genes across all taxonomic ranges are threatened, and facing an alarming …
Science, environment not a priority as Brazil announces major cuts in budget
The government has announced 51 per cent and 44 per cent cuts for environment and science & research respectively to reduce overall budget deficit
Romancing the trees
After trees of Delhi, filmmaker and tree lover Pradip Krishen finds his muse in Central Indian forests
Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health
During the 5-day session, members will also discuss the commission’s future work
After 25 years of trying, why aren’t we environmentally sustainable yet?
New research, looking at dozens of unsuccessful policies, has uncovered the basic elements of failure