Australia is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, home to wildlife and plant species found nowhere else on the planet. In this episode of Australia Explained you’ll learn about what makes Australia’s biodiversity so special, the threats it faces and how we can all help protect it.

Shyam Bihari Gupta, Uttar Pradesh Gau Seva Ayog chief, highlighted a decline in cow smuggling under Yogi Adityanath's government. He noted that illegal slaughterhouses were shut down, strengthening cattle conservation. The state is also advancing the Cow-Based Natural Farming Mission to boost farmer income and promote sustainable agriculture.

Hyderabad, Mar 30 (PTI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution urging the Centre to ban the herbicide paraquat dichloride (24%), citing its lethal impact on human health and biodiversity. State Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao, who moved the resolution, called on the Centre to take immediate steps to implement the ban under […]

The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the central government to ban paraquat dichloride, a hazardous herbicide. The ban aims to protect public health, farmers, and biodiversity. State Agriculture Minister Rao highlighted its deadly effects and called for immediate action against violators, stressing sustainable agriculture practices.

Green roofs and green walls are no longer niche design features but proven, scalable nature-based solutions that can significantly enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, energy efficiency and human well-being in European cities. This is a central finding of a new knowledge synthesis report prepared by the Science Service for Biodiversity that is being developed by BioAgora in response to a relevant knowledge request submitted by DG Environment to the EC Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD).

Dans le cadre du Printemps des transitions, les apprenants de Montardon rejoignent le stade Tissié à Pau, jeudi 2 avril, pour animer des ateliers dédiés à l’agroécologie et à l’alimentation durable.

Funding initiatives under the Forest Conservation Certificate to support sustainable forestry and biodiversity protection

National Highways Authority of India and Maharashtra Forest Department plan a biodiversity zone at Nagpur, featuring bird parks, eco-tourism, and sustainable infrastructure to support wildlife conservation and urban growth., City, Times Now

Eravikulam National Park reopens on April 1 after a two-month closure for Nilgiri tahr breeding. Visitors can explore the park's landscapes and biodiversity, home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr, a unique mountain ungulate. The park is a significant refuge for this species, with entry available from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Indonesia is loaning two endangered Komodo dragons to Japan's Shizuoka prefecture in hopes of fostering a successful breeding program. In exchange, Indonesia will receive red pandas and giraffes. The conservation effort aims to bolster wildlife protection and raise awareness about biodiversity.

South Australia's rugged south-east coast is known for its cold water smashing into limestone cliffs. But beneath the surface is a global hotspot of seaweed biodiversity.

Nommée en octobre dernier, parmi les quinze premières « Mariannes du Climat », qui oeuvrent concrètement pour une transition écologique juste et durable, Marion Enzer dirige Fermes d'Avenir, une association qui milite pour une transition agricole d'envergure. Entre formation des agriculteurs et expérimentation de la comptabilité écologique appliquée aux exploitations agricoles, elle prône une approche pragmatique pour réconcilier respect des limites planétaires et rentabilité des exploitations.

Every year, more than half a billion people meander through botanical gardens, unaware they are performing an act that may one day be prescribed by doctors. A team of researchers publishing their findings in Biological Diversity argues that botanical gardens aren’t just decorative displays of plants. They are essential infrastructure for public health, climate resistance, biodiversity, […]

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 28: The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR IIIM), Srinagar Branch, concluded a three day hands on training programme on Downstream Processing of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAPs), with intensive modules on extraction technologies, Gas Chromatography (GC) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Presiding over the valedictory function as chief guest, Dr Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR IIIM, distributed certificates to the participants and underscored the strategic importance of downstream processing in converting biodiversity into validated, market […]

A newly identified butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg, highlighting both the region's rich biodiversity and the enduring cultural legacy of the celebrated singer.

A new butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh is named after Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg. The species, Euthalia (Limbusa) zubeengargi, was found in the Basar region and honors Garg's cultural impact. It highlights the region's biodiversity with its rare olive-brown, white-patterned wings.

The Valley of Flowers is an Indian National Park located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, and it was established in 1982. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its vibrant meadows and rich biodiversity. Nestled in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,200–3,600 meters, the valley blooms with thousands of species of endemic flowers during the monsoon season.

Gourav Sabharwal sabharwal308@gmail.com Aeroponics is considered one of the most resource-efficient agricultural technologies developed in modern controlled environment agriculture. Unlike traditional soil-based farming and even hydroponics, aeroponics suspends plant roots in air and delivers nutrients through a fine mist. This seemingly simple innovation produces profound ecological and physiological advantages. 1. Soil Conservation and Land Restoration One of the most significant advantages of aeroponics is that it eliminates the need for soil entirely. Globally, nearly 33 percent of soils are moderately […]

Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal has directed immediate removal of water hyacinth from Sirpur Lake to protect its ecological health. During an inspection, he raised concerns over the invasive plant affecting water quality and biodiversity. He also ordered strict monitoring to prevent untreated wastewater inflow and reviewed the STP’s functioning.

Refer to ‘India isn’t an oil outlier. Coping will be tough’; energy production, conservation and the creation of new resources will have to operate simultaneously. Austerity measures to check the misuse of energy, building up stock reserves according to global norms and changing our working ethos at homes and offices will go a long way in addressing the energy crisis. Besides saving for our posterity, we are duty-bound to conserve our biodiversity. The scars of the Covid-19 paralysis must spur us to enrich our energy resources rather than deplete them recklessly. Cosmic alarms are needed to awaken our political leadership from following an ostrich policy.