Le lycée Terres de Gascogne a accueilli 60 élèves pour la troisième édition de l’événement Vis ma vie au lycée agricole, une immersion pédagogique autour de l’agroécologie et de la race bazadaise Ce

Nagpur: Noted scientist Shalini Dhyani has been elected to the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP) of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform o.

Several state agencies, including the state pollution control board and the biodiversity board, are supporting the event

India is home to several non-venomous snakes that help the environment by controlling pests, protecting crops, and supporting biodiversity. Learn how these misunderstood reptiles are essential for our planet.

Madrid removed over 4,000 invasive animals in 2025, targeting exotic animals that threaten local wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity.

The Delhi forest department targets 70.82 lakh plantings by 2026-27 under its Green Action Plan, utilizing a canopy opening method. This approach aims to improve sapling growth and urban biodiversity through a multi-tiered plantation model that enhances air quality and reduces pollutants, complementing efforts to achieve the previous year's targets.

The project will also develop AI-based tools for automated identification of squid, cuttlefish and octopus species, which will significantly strengthen scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity

A doctor's walk in Gurgaon's biodiversity park led to the discovery of the Salai tree. This native Indian tree is known for its fragrant resin, used in perfumes and incense. Historically, its wood was crucial for making matchsticks, giving rise to the term 'Diya-salai'. The find showcases urban parks as repositories of nature and cultural history.

Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity because they help with plant pollination, seed distribution, and insect population management. But concerns are gradually growing with regard to the future of several bird species. As per the reports, nearly a quarter of all bird species are at risk of extinction, largely due to various reasons like habitat loss, climate change, pollution and expanding human development. Habitat destruction, residential options and environmental degradation have caused an extreme need for lesser habitats to generate bird losses.In the face of these challenges, clues to where to prioritize species conservation have become a priority for conservationists. It's interesting to note that most of these nations are tropical as well, mostly in South America and Southeast Asia. These regions contain diverse landscapes such as rainforests, wetlands, mountains, and coastal ecosystems, all of which provide ideal habitats for birds.According to BioDB, the following ten countries host the highest number of bird species in the world. (Data sourced from Birds Per Country).

There are some forests on Earth that are so old they stretch back millions of years, even through drastic changes in climate, geography, and biodiversity. These are often called “living museums” due to their ability to harbor plant species that have remained unchanged since prehistoric times. From the lush tropical rainforests to the tree groves in remote mountain regions, these are some of the oldest forests in the world. Here are ten of the oldest forests in the world.

The Trump administration’s cuts to biodiversity funding have imperiled species, habitats and the people who defend both. Now the world is seeking a new way forward

India has established over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees, boosting community involvement in biodiversity governance and benefit sharing. The nation leads globally with a 60 percent share in ABS Clearing-House compliance certificates. The Biological Diversity Act, 2002, underpins this framework. Significant funds have been mobilized and disbursed, supporting conservation and livelihoods.

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) Over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees have been established across the country, strengthening community participation in biodiversity governance and benefit-sharing mechanisms, the first report on implementation of the Nagoya Protocol has said. India is demonstrating its leadership with a 60 per cent share in the global compliance certificates on the […]

Environment Ministry submits biodiversity report under Kunming–Montreal framework - New Delhi, March 16 Highlighting a “whole-of-government” and a “whole-of-society” approach, the Environment Ministry has submitted India's Seventh ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com

India has established over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees, spearheading efforts in biodiversity governance and benefit-sharing under the Nagoya Protocol. The country's impressive contribution to global compliance is marked by over 60 percent of compliance certificates on the ABS Clearing-House, showcasing significant progress in ABS implementation.

India has issued its first National Report on the Nagoya Protocol, establishing over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees to enhance community involvement in biodiversity governance. With a significant share in global compliance certificates, India demonstrates leadership in benefit-sharing and transparency under the Access and Benefit Sharing framework.

Beavers boost biodiversity and aid water management, making them key to Switzerland’s ecosystems.

“A tropical rainforest,” says naturalist Vijaya Chakravarty, “is like a multi-storey building. You have the ground cover, the shrubs, the creepers, an.

Du 17 au 20 mars, la Semaine verte revient pour la 46e année sous le giron, cette année, d’Agri Expo. Elle débute demain mardi 17 mars à 14 heures, à la médiathèque de Samatan,...

Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new lichen moth species from the Himalayas. These moths serve as vital indicators of air pollution and add to India’s growing record of biodiversity.