‘Largest public collection of unique plant germplasm in the world up for private takeover’

Restructuring of CGIAR ‘represents a threat to democratic and local control of food systems’, warns United Nations Special Rapporteur …

They sense electric fields, tolerate snow and have ‘mating trains’: 4 reasons echidnas really are remarkable

Echidnas are even more mysterious and unusual than commonly assumed.

Simply Put: Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill

Halt deforestation by 2030: Are we on track to meet global pledge?

Brazil was the world’s largest contributor to deforestation in 2021

Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10

The species saw a 98% decline in population in 2 decades

This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon

The species was found from Nagaland; rivers here are unexplored compared to other Northeastern states, say researchers

Europe’s wild bird species are on the brink — but there are ways to bring them back

Current efforts to halt and reverse the loss of Europe’s bird species are insufficient; more and urgent action is needed if we want nature …

Over 10,000 to attend UN biodiversity convention next month

Clear mandates needed from delegates for a biodiversity framework that is strong and yet implementable  

German agency to conserve mangroves in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, will conserve biodiversity and provide livelihoods to villagers hit by COVID-19 …

Climate change hurts: Will Gourmet ‘gur’ continue to thrive in Bengal’s Jaynagar

Destruction of date palm trees during cyclone Amphan and warming weather have resulted in a huge decline in production of West Bengal’s …

The mysterious existence of a leafless kauri stump, kept alive by its forest neighbours

Whatever happens on their journey from feeding themselves to being fed happens out of sight — likely below ground

Last look: Consensus on Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework draft remains elusive during final pre-COP15 meet

Not enough progress made at 5th Open-ended Working Group on Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Can Montreal help communities: Here is what to expect from COP15

The fate of biodiversity hangs in balance as negotiators congregate in Montreal to discuss Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

First GBFF council meeting takes baby steps for biodiversity

Operational matters discussed, but nothing on resource mobilisation

Less than 1% mitigation & adaptation funding went to world’s indigenous groups despite more commitment: Report

A Global Biological Framework Fund (GBFF) will be launched in the upcoming 7th Global Environment Facility Assembly from August 22-26, 2023 

Marine protected areas are underfunded. Experts discuss ways to address the funding gap

A well-managed and sufficiently funded MPA can restore good health to vulnerable ecosystems, help achieve global biodiversity conservation goals

Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation

It calls upon the parties to “mainstream” biodiversity protection in decision-making 

Brazil GEF meet: Over half a billion dollars set aside for work on biodiversity

Adequate funds are needed to meet the 4 goals & 23 targets set under the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity framework by 2030  

Seagrass meadows are rapidly expanding near inhabited islands in Maldives — here’s why

Seagrass is surprisingly three times more likely to be found next to inhabited islands, rather than uninhabited

Sturgeon poaching for meat, caviar rampant in lower Danube: WWF report

The report is the first market survey that quantifies the scale of the illegal trade

Thick ones, pointy ones – how albatross beaks evolved to match their prey

Beak size, shape varied between albatross species, making it a useful tool for identifying species that otherwise look similar

Lateral Thoughts: Where is the money for biodiversity? 

The amendments have reduced the scope of access and benefit sharing and new thinking is needed ensure that communities are not sidelined 

More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study

In a sea level rise scenario, the only solution left with plants will be to colonise new areas or to go uphill, but this may not be possible in …

IPBES9: Bonn to host major global biodiversity seminar from July 3

140 governments will meet in German city to consider 2 new scientific reports on sustainable use of wild species and values and valuation of …

DNA from air may help identify, track animals in the wild: Studies

The findings could help understand the composition of animal communities and detect the spread of non-native species