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.

Government Chief Whip Appu John Joseph inaugurated a new biodiversity park in Edavetty Panchayat, developed on ten cents of MVIP land to promote

On Oct 7, Microbiology, Botany and Horticulture students of Holkar College, accompanied by Sanjay Vyas and faculty members, visited Maheshwar and Dhar. They collected Narmada water and soil samples and documented local flora and the role of Tribal communities in biodiversity conservation. Students also visited the Ladvi nursery at Mandleshwar

Farmers warn it risks undoing years of conservation work

Biodiversity indicators can help companies make more sustainable decisions. But only 9% of the world's largest companies in sectors with a major impact on biodiversity use such indicators, according to a new study from Lund University. The researchers also show that different indicators can lead to different conclusions and present seven recommendations for how they should be used.

The Atlantic Ocean is a treasure trove of information on marine biodiversity, much of it still hidden in its depths. AtlantECO made significant progress in

Bihar Wildlife Week 2026 ends at Patna Zoo as experts urge greater public participation to conserve habitats, rivers, wetlands and biodiversity statewide.

In a landmark decision, President Obama expanded the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument by 442,781 square miles, establishing the largest protected area on Earth to safeguard marine biodiversity and cultural heritage.

A new global biodiversity report strikes an encouraging note. But we cannot rest on our laurels – and resilience is key, says science writer Helen Pilcher