aura conservation park recently hosted a 2 days, captivating residential workshop on the fascinating world of honey bees and marvelous medicinal plants. the event aimed to impart knowledge on the importance of medicinal plants and the crucial role of honey bees in biodiversity and pollination. over two days, participants delved into the intricacies of nature’s pharmacy and the significance of conserving these natural resources. the workshop covered topics such as nature’s pharmacy, vanushadhi darshan, and t

GMDA revives Gurgaon biodiversity park upgrade: Rs 4 crore library-cum-amphitheatre at Tau Devi Lal Park with reading rooms, hall and 100-seat amphitheatre.

An international expedition led by The Nippon Foundation and JAMSTEC discovered 38 new ocean species in Japan's deep waters. This initiative, featuring pioneering research and international collaboration, emphasizes the importance of exploring unexplored marine territories and understanding biodiversity for better conservation strategies.

Biotechnology, pharma, chemicals, food sciences, biochemistry, agrochemicals, polymer tech., microbiology, biomedical eng., textiles sectors filed applications.

Over 1,000 IPR applications related to India's biological resources were filed in 2025-26 due to strengthened regulations from the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. The National Biodiversity Authority saw increased compliance and transparency. Applications spanned multiple sectors like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

a 188-year-old banyan tree (ficus benghalensis) transplanted from thakkar gram, pachpaoli, to gorewada biodiversity park in november 2025 is showing rapid leaf and branch development 120 days after the operation despite temperatures of 40 degrees celsius, according to court-appointed botanistdilipchinchmalatpure, co-ordinator, nagpur beautification committee, who oversaw the transplantation.the tree, 42 feet tall and 34 feet in girth, was moved nine kilometres across the city after a public interest litigat

There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, which is already one of the most nature-depleted countries globally. That is the warning in a new study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), which, for the first time, predicts how different combined environmental changes would affect the survival of species within 1km square areas across the country.

For decades, scientists have observed a clear pattern across the natural world: biodiversity tends to be higher near the equator and lower toward the poles. Known as the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), this trend holds across ecosystems—from forests to oceans—and across life forms, from bacteria and plants to animals.

Animals News: The country continues to surprise the scientific community with its biodiversity and the availability of new, unknown species of animals. New research.

Despite 142 countries being registered on the ABS Clearing-House platform, only 34 countries have issued IRCCs so far, underscoring the implementation gap globally.

South Africa's West Coast is facing a surge in mining applications, prompting locals to take legal action to protect the environment. Concerns are growing over the potential harm to biodiversity and heritage sites, while activists stress the urgent need for proper oversight to ensure environmental and social justice.

India leads in issuing biodiversity access certificates: Environment Ministry - New Delhi, March 31 India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com

Kerala High Court allows Kannur road widening to Madayikavu Temple, says minimal ecological impact, mandates afforestation and biodiversity protection measures.

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