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    The Mekong Farm app: Creating digital bridges for smallholder farmers

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    Jan 16, 2026
    The Manila Times

    The Mekong Farm app: Creating digital bridges for smallholder farmers

    IN the Mekong region, smallholder farmers have long struggled with middlemen, volatile prices, and limited access to technical advice. However, a game-changer has emerged in the form of the Mekong Farm app, connecting farmers with buyers, value chain actors, peers, and agroecology experts.
    Indian scientists uncover rare amphibian species; named in honour of sage Valmiki

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    Jan 16, 2026
    Telegraph India

    Indian scientists uncover rare amphibian species; named in honour of sage Valmiki

    The newly identified species, Gegeneophis valmiki, is the first addition to its genus in more than a decade, underscoring how much of India’s biodiversity still lives unseen, beneath the soil
    Cycladic Identity Initiative launches fourth funding phase to preserve the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Cyclades

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    Jan 16, 2026
    Proto Thema

    Cycladic Identity Initiative launches fourth funding phase to preserve the Cultural and Natural Heritage of the Cyclades

    Supporting the preservation of Cycladic culture and biodiversity — The Museum of Cycladic Art invites nonprofit organizations to apply for the fourth phase of its Cycladic Identity funding program through February 20, 2026
    Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

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    Jan 16, 2026
    Business Wire

    Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026 by AEON Environmental Foundation and the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

    Nominations open for The MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2026
    New frog discovery in Brazil highlights fragility and hope of undiscovered worlds

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Natural News

    New frog discovery in Brazil highlights fragility and hope of undiscovered worlds

    Scientists discovered a new, extremely small frog species, Brachycephalus lulai, in Brazil’s critically endangered Atlantic Forest, highlighting both undiscovered biodiversity and urgent conservation needs. The bright orange frog was identified by its unique mating call and confirmed as a distinct species through genetic and anatomical analysis, belonging to a genus of microendemic frogs highly vulnerable […]
    A Landmark 'High Seas Treaty' Has Arrived. Here's Why It's a Big Deal.

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    Jan 15, 2026
    ScienceAlert

    A Landmark 'High Seas Treaty' Has Arrived. Here's Why It's a Big Deal.

    The United Nations Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement (BBNJA) – nicknamed the 'High Seas Treaty' – comes into force on January 17, a massive milestone in efforts to conserve marine life in international waters.
    From snow leopard to fishing cat: Travel India through its state animals

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Times of India

    From snow leopard to fishing cat: Travel India through its state animals

    India's diverse geography is mirrored in its state animals, each chosen for cultural or ecological significance. From the Blackbuck of Andhra Pradesh's grasslands to the Snow Leopard of Himachal Pradesh's mountains, these animals highlight unique biodiversity and conservation needs across the nation. Their selection underscores the importance of protecting varied habitats and wildlife heritage.
    When Winter Burns Instead of Snows: Kashmir’s Zabarwan Hills Blaze Raises Alarm for Himalayan Biodiversity

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Republic World

    When Winter Burns Instead of Snows: Kashmir’s Zabarwan Hills Blaze Raises Alarm for Himalayan Biodiversity

    Wildfires rage for days in Kashmir’s Zabarwan Hills as rising temperatures, dry winters and forest vulnerability expose the growing impact of climate change on fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
    Loss of biodiversity in Switzerland slows but still worrying

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Swissinfo (EN)

    Loss of biodiversity in Switzerland slows but still worrying

    Biodiversity loss in Switzerland has slowed but remains troubling according to a new study.
    Insects are victims, not just invaders, says study

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Phys.org

    Insects are victims, not just invaders, says study

    Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of invasive alien species—exacerbating population declines and reducing their ability to provide vital services for biodiversity and people, from pollination to pest control.
    Scientist Wins ‘Environment Nobel’ for Shedding Light on Hidden Fungal Networks

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    Jan 15, 2026
    The Quint

    Scientist Wins ‘Environment Nobel’ for Shedding Light on Hidden Fungal Networks

    Toby Kiers wins the Tyler Prize for revealing the hidden world of mycorrhizal fungi, vital for carbon storage and biodiversity, reshaping our understanding of Earth's ecosystems.
    Mosquitoes' thirst for human blood has increased as biodiversity loss worsens

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Phys.org

    Mosquitoes' thirst for human blood has increased as biodiversity loss worsens

    Stretching along the Brazilian coastline, the Atlantic Forest is home to hundreds of species of birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and fishes. However, due to human expansion, only about a third of the forest's original area remains intact.
    Australia's Pollination Crisis: Native Species on the Brink

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Australia's Pollination Crisis: Native Species on the Brink

    The New South Wales government announced significant funding for honeybee keepers to combat the Varroa mite, but native Australian pollinators remain overlooked. With thousands of species under threat, experts call for urgent research and conservation efforts to protect native biodiversity before invasive honeybees exacerbate the crisis.
    CG City wetland to undergo biodiversity mapping

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    Jan 15, 2026
    Times of India

    CG City wetland to undergo biodiversity mapping

    Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority will undertake biodiversity mapping of the CG City wetland and prepare a detailed catalogue of flora and fa.
    Indore News: RET Species Nursery Launched Under Forest Initiative

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    Jan 14, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Indore News: RET Species Nursery Launched Under Forest Initiative

    A dedicated nursery for Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) plant species has been launched at Holkar College under the Forest Department’s initiative. Evolving from a medicinal plantation drive, the nursery will focus on conserving threatened species through scientific care, student training and free sapling distribution to promote urban biodiversity conservation.
    The Croydon park where a colony of beavers are planned to be introduced in huge rewilding project

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    Jan 14, 2026
    My London

    The Croydon park where a colony of beavers are planned to be introduced in huge rewilding project

    Beavers could soon arrive at South Norwood Country Park under plans to boost biodiversity and restore wildlife habitats in Croydon.
    Climate change impact on biodiversity

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    Jan 14, 2026
    manilastandard.net

    Climate change impact on biodiversity

    "The warming of ocean temperatures due to climate change poses a severe threat to the Philippines’ vibrant coral reefs" CLIMATOLOGISTS have raised once
    Signature campaign manages to save 70-year-old tamarind tree in Kolkata

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    Jan 14, 2026
    The Hindu

    Signature campaign manages to save 70-year-old tamarind tree in Kolkata

    A signature campaign successfully protects a historic tamarind tree in Kolkata, highlighting community resilience and urban biodiversity awareness.
    Cyber Insecurity Biggest Threat In 2026: World Economic Forum Report Outlines Top Five Risks For India

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    Jan 14, 2026
    NDTV Profit

    Cyber Insecurity Biggest Threat In 2026: World Economic Forum Report Outlines Top Five Risks For India

    On a longer-term 10-year horizon, extreme weather events remain the biggest risk, followed by biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, critical change to earth systems, misinformation and disinformation and adverse outcomes of AI technologies.
    No mining in Delhi-NCR, efforts underway to protect Aravallis: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav

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    Jan 14, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    No mining in Delhi-NCR, efforts underway to protect Aravallis: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav

    He noted that efforts are on to safeguard the Aravallis from land degradation while maintaining biodiversity through the Aravalli Green Wall Project (AGWP).