small gardens, grassy patches and water bodies across nagpur are providing habitats across the city for the western golden dartlet (ischnura rubilio), a tiny apple-green damselfly that offers a glimpse into nagpur’s urban biodiversity. according to observations by dr sharyu v ghonmode, professor, department of zoology, shivaji science college, congress nagar, the damselfly highlights the importance of small green spaces in supporting wildlife. ponds, garden water bodies, drainage channels, seasonal wetlands

this diwali, wildlife enthusiasts look to spend their festive break exploring pench tiger reserve (ptr) and experiencing its rich biodiversity. around 1,100 bookings have already been recorded for november 6 to 14, with nearly 90% of safari slots across pench and kumbhpani-tekadi (upk) gate on madhya pradesh side booked in advance. the trend points to a busy holiday period. the booking trend comes as families and wildlife enthusiasts plan visits during the festive break. main gates for safari are sillari, k

The designation recognises the marine park as a sanctuary for biodiversity. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The 139th episode highlighted grassroots conservation, traditional farming, scientific research and community initiatives across India. | India News

Kerala fishers document marine biodiversity and traditional knowledge in a community-led register after indigenous knowledge was excluded from a state biodiversity register.

Nature credits could unlock new investment in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration and sustainable development, but weak buyer demand, high costs and regulatory gaps threaten their growth. The report urges governments, development banks and businesses to prioritise transparent regulations, reliable financing, community participation and measurable environmental results before expanding nature-credit markets.

PM Modi marked 12 years of Mann Ki Baat by urging people to support local artisans during the festive season and highlighting grassroots initiatives in farming, conservation and science. | India News

In a groundbreaking initiative, Lebanon sank retired military vehicles off Sidon to create an artificial reef, aiming to attract divers and rejuvenate marine biodiversity while addressing coastal pollution issues.

Six new species of fish have been documented at the Sukhna by the department of zoology, Panjab University, which were not found in the fish biodiversity project of 2005-2006 and carp morphometric survey of 2012-2014

As Yerevan hosts the global biodiversity summit, concerns over mining and environmental protection deserve scrutiny.

Chris Simpson's groundbreaking find in 2007 reveals extensive fringing coral reefs along Australia's remote Kimberley coast, highlighting the region's rich marine biodiversity and resilience amid environmental challenges.

In June 2025, Turkey submerged an M62 tank off Gökçetepe to enhance diving tourism and marine biodiversity, attracting divers globally by 2026.

A routine evening patrol in Kutch has turned into one of the more unexpected wildlife stories of the year.

Researchers at the University of Helsinki wanted to understand which is the dominant factor for species occurrence and abundance: the climate or habitat-related variables, such as their natural state and the share of land shaped by human activity. Solutions to mitigate biodiversity loss depend on the answer to this question.

Peter Barton took years pondering whether to sign over a block of his western NSW property to a conservation agreement, but did it for his grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Vancouver family physician Melissa Lem launched the International Nature Prescribing Alliance at COP17 this week.

Open ecosystems—nonforested landscapes such as grasslands, shrublands and savannas—can store vast amounts of carbon while supporting water supply, biodiversity and other ecosystem services. Yet the potential of open ecosystems to serve as natural climate solutions remains ignored by policies that privilege forests. So reports a team of researchers in a policy brief published today in PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET.

ENCHANTED Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, proudly marked its 31st anniversary on Oct. 17 with Fiesta ng Saribuhay, a vibrant celebration of the county’s culture, people and biodiversity.

SOMETIMES, people can be so inured or desensitized to a harmful daily occurrence in their lives that it needs art to shake them out of their stupor. Take, for example, single-use plastic and its adverse impact on our environment, society, collective health and national consciousness. Only a few would dare dispute the statistics of plastic pollution and how it has been clogging our oceans and damaging our biodiversity. Yet sometimes even the most stark photographs of plastic garbage piling up on our soil, streets and rivers can deteriorate into another emblem of futility and resignation. This is where The Plastocene comes in, an exhibition of contemporary art that is being held freely open to the public in the ground-floor lobby of the Yuchengco Museum, RCBC Plaza, Makati City, until Oct. 30.

Addressing the event, CM Yadav highlighted that the state’s water resources would be developed for multiple uses, including drinking water, irrigation, livestock, fisheries, water tourism and aquatic biodiversity conservation. The government is working to improve the economic conditions of farmers and fish farmers through better water-resource management.