We need conservation frameworks that empower, incorporate forest dwelling communities
The history of Project Tiger, which completed 50 years this year, reveals systemic exclusion of oppressed caste forest-dwelling communities
Constitutional violations in amended Forest (Conservation and Augmentation) Act, say experts
‘Centre absolving itself from its constitutional responsibility of protecting the environment by enacting the law’
Not global warming: Reemergence of ‘extinct' black-veined butterfly in England likely due to unscientific release
Unregulated introduction disrupts actual conservation efforts and is condemned by scientists
Simply Put: Industrial rights
To track a tigress: How officials in Chhattisgarh’s Achanakmar are trying to recover big cat numbers
Recent NTCA report found Chhattisgarh had only 17 tigers compared to 46 in 2014
Asian tigers get a boost: 10 countries pledge $1 billion over a decade for habitat conservation
Since 2015, tiger population globally has increased from 3,200 in 2015 to about 4,500 in 2022
DTE Coverage: Earth Day 2024
Our planet is in turmoil; Down To Earth reported on some major difficulties facing it
Green goals for 2024: A dual approach to environmental conservation
2024 marks a critical juncture in our collective journey towards environmental conservation
Mismanagement, negligence and political pressure are killing Kuno cheetahs
Experts say not too late, but a severe restructure and competent authorities incharge needed to salvage the project
Giraffes range across diverse African habitats — we’re using GPS, satellites and statistics to track and protect them
Many of these animals are at risk, largely due to habitat loss and illegal hunting
Lack of scientific debate and involvement of all stakeholders will not help Project Tiger succeed
As we envision the next 50 years of Project Tiger, it is imperative to build on the lessons learned and address the gaps identified
Simply Put: Giraffes may go extinct
Wolf protection in Europe has become deeply political – Spain’s experience tells us why
Recent decisions by European Union member states do not reflect a consensus on the matter
Rhinos can’t sweat, making them vulnerable to overheating: Global warming could wipe them out in southern Africa
For rhinos to survive this climate change scenario, corridors will also need to be set up for rhinos to move between parks
WWF demands protection for naturally-restored Mahmudia wetland in Romania’s Danube Delta
Agricultural leaseholders have obtained a court ruling to revert area to cropland, endangering the wetland
Forest act amendments: The perils of relying on zoos, safari parks for wildlife conservation
Forest Conservation Amendment Bill, 2023 will allow zoos & safaris within the scope of non-forest activities, making it easier to …
DTE Coverage: International Tiger Day 2023
DTE puts together new analysis and insights on the world's biggest and most charismatic cat
Reptiles in South Africa are under threat — but there’s good news too
Many species of threatened reptiles are inadequately conserved in formally protected areas
Algal blooms of aquatic habitats can be a sign of its health
Maintaining optimum levels of algal biodiversity is crucial for sustaining ecosystem function
Conservation not enough for the highly inbred Ranthambore tigers — they require genetic rescue
There is a need to facilitate active ‘gene flow’ into the Rajasthan tiger population from Central Indian tiger landscapes
A quarter of freshwater fish species risk extinction by climate change: IUCN
Climate change driving multiple species towards extinction at all stages of its lifecycle, assessment noted
Centre identifies 62 new elephant corridors; total now 150
East central region has the most corridors at 52; among states, West Bengal tops list at 26 corridors
Could South Korea become a model for tackling illegal tiger trade?
Strongly implemented trade ban, social stigma on consumption choices and economic growth behind South Korea's success story
Africa’s wildebeest: Those that can’t migrate are becoming genetically weaker — new study
The large African antelopes’ migration routes are being interrupted by roads, oil and gas pipelines, railway lines, fences, cities, …
‘Lianas threaten Earth’s carbon sinks’
Field ecologist Alain Ngute explains how lianas have lower carbon sequestering capacity than trees & when they compete for sunlight in the …