PARIS (FRANCE) - Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth.

PARIS - War, economic pressure, budget strain -- United Nations biodiversity chief Astrid Schomaker is under no illusions that the coming UN nature summit (COP17) is taking place "in some kind of geopolitical vacuum".

KSBB proposes a seven-point policy to prevent, monitor, and manage invasive species in Kerala, boosting awareness, research, and community action.

Gangtok, Oct 11 (PTI) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Sunday released ‘Chocolate Mahseer’ fish into the Rangeet river, underlining the importance of conserving indigenous fish species and protecting the state’s aquatic biodiversity. Tamang released the fish species during the second day of the Chirbirey River Fest near Jorethang. The CM, who attended the […]

Bengaluru residents joined TOI’s #IamBengaluru Volunteer for Parks drives, from de-weeding to clean-ups and biodiversity walks across city parks and lakes.

Kerala's prized ornamental bridal creeper vine is an aggressive ecological hazard. Growing rapidly, its dense foliage smothers native flora and

A forest officer at Kamlang Tiger Reserve has launched "Classroom in the Wild" to help students learn about biodiversity, wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence through practical experiences in nature.

An initiative by Chennai-based Care Earth Trust is training local women in Vedanthangal and Unamancheri to identify birds, lead nature walks and earn a livelihood while spreading biodiversity awareness

The Nature and Wildlife Conservation Society of Odisha (NWCSO), in association with Nandankanan Zoological Park, celebrated the 72nd Wildlife Week 2026 at Nandankanan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, highlighting the importance of habitat connectivity, wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.

PETALING JAYA: Stronger accountability, sustained funding and more decisive action are needed to protect the country's forests and endangered wildlife, environmental experts say, while welcoming Budget 2027 allocations for biodiversity conservation.

A nearly seven-acre coastal parcel is being returned through a nonprofit-funded Land Back effort.

Wetlands serve as vital buffers in coastal regions, adeptly mitigating storm impacts while also acting as natural filters for pollutants. A recent initiative on Jekyll Island explored the advantages of sediment nourishment for restoring marshlands. Remarkably, over six years, the project elevated marsh height by 12 cm. This promising approach not only shields wetlands from rising sea levels but also boosts biodiversity and overall environmental integrity.

A major scientific study in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), a Pacific seabed region targeted for mining, has documented nearly 800 species, with most being previously unknown to science, revealing a world of astonishing biodiversity. The research also found clear, lingering damage from test mining operations, with animal abundance dropping by 37% and species diversity by […]

Polar oceans may play an important role in storing carbon and supporting biodiversity, but current science and policy frameworks are not yet ready to fully recognize their potential.

THERE was a time when environmental responsibility was measured through tangible outcomes: cleaner production processes, responsible resource governance, biodiversity restoration and substantive investments in community resilience. Today, however, sustainability is increasingly measured through curated narratives. We are surrounded by declarations of corporate stewardship, ambitious climate commitments, glossy ESG disclosures and meticulously orchestrated campaigns projecting an image of ecological leadership.

JAMMU, Oct 9: In a significant step towards promoting environmental sustainability and biodiversity, Jammu Tawi Golf Course (JTGC), Sidhra, has undertaken initiatives to create a more welcoming natural habitat for birds and wildlife across its expansive greens. As part of...

These seas were once the epicentre of the maritime world. They remain crucial to our economy, and our well-being. As they face a polycrisis – climate change, biodiversity loss, rising sea levels – we stand at the cusp of great risk and great opportunity.

A vast Chilean ranch once used for livestock farming took a different path when Kris Tompkins arranged for her nonprofit, Conservación Patagónica, to

A wooded property on Long Island has become a place where farming, animal care and community activities share the same space.

Midori Paxton, UNDP’s Global Head of Ecosystems and Biodiversity, highlighted the need for innovations that deliver benefits for people and the planet, strengthen coastal resilience and create inclusive economic opportunities.