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 […]

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.

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.

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.

Biodiversity loss in Switzerland has slowed but remains troubling according to a new 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.

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.

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.

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.

Lucknow: The Lucknow Development Authority will undertake biodiversity mapping of the CG City wetland and prepare a detailed catalogue of flora and fa.

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.

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

"The warming of ocean temperatures due to climate change poses a severe threat to the Philippines’ vibrant coral reefs" CLIMATOLOGISTS have raised once

A signature campaign successfully protects a historic tamarind tree in Kolkata, highlighting community resilience and urban biodiversity awareness.

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.

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

A study reveals that global forest datasets based on satellite imagery align on 'forest' locations just 26% of the time. This inconsistency hinders efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and poverty. The research emphasizes the need for accurate maps in policy decisions and suggests hybrid data integration.

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report highlights geoeconomic conflict as the foremost global risk in 2026. For India, cyber insecurity tops the list. Long-term concerns include extreme weather and biodiversity loss. The report warns of misinformation's impact on politics and a new competitive global order.

India News: NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater rec.

Deforestation and rapid urbanisation weakening groundwater recharge, biodiversity and climate regulation in NCR region.