Backed by the Scottish Government, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority will distribute £1.275 million.

At the United Nations climate talks, Indigenous people faced challenges such as power outages and lack of representation. Despite being custodians of biodiversity, they are often sidelined in climate discussions. This year's summit promised to highlight Indigenous voices but faced skepticism about meaningful inclusion.

In a historic move, the National Biodiversity Authority has distributed ₹43.22 lakh from patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing funds to promote biodiversity conservation in India. These funds arise from patents using Indian biological resources and aim to empower local communities and enhance sustainable resource management across sixteen states.

Recent epic leaps in genetics have created a biodiversity library. As the genetic make-up of animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, and viruses has been mapped, researchers racing to develop solutions to today's global challenges run into a question:

Grassland degradation fundamentally reshapes how biodiversity supports ecosystem multifunctionality, shifting it from being plant-dominated to being mediated by soil microbes, according to a new study led by Prof. Yang Yuanhe from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS).

Hong Kong, known for its skyscrapers, also boasts rich biodiversity and sustainable practices. Travelers can explore eco-trails, marine parks.

Education about climate change and sustainability is a vital part of responding to a rapidly changing world, including the negative effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.

Researchers from Himachal Pradesh University and Punjabi University have identified three new species of rock ants in Arunachal Pradesh, named Temnothorax arunachalensis, Temnothorax boltoni, and Temnothorax pangchenensis. The discovery highlights ant biodiversity and honors significant contributors to the field of myrmecology.

Local conservation initiatives, including activities such as documenting traditional knowledge and creating and updating People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBR), will be supported.

Middle East News: Oman's election to UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Council highlights its commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation, shaping global strategies for ecological management and development.

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa's greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa's resilience.

Deserted conservation promises are a blind spot for global negotiations on climate and biodiversity, researchers say, and are...

Bengaluru: The govt will declare the state's fragmented Myristica swamps as biodiversity heritage sites within four months, said Karnataka State Weste.

THE partnership between the Government of the Philippines and the Government of Germany continues to drive transformative climate and biodiversity action through the Transformative Actions for Climate and Ecological Protection and Development (TRANSCEND) Project. This joint initiative, implemented with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the DENR, strengthens climate governance and protects ecosystems.

Technology now makes plant identification effortless, benefiting gardeners, travelers, and photographers. Apps like iNaturalist, PlantNet, LeafSnap, PlantSnap, and PictureThis offer quick identification, detailed plant information, and even contribute to citizen science. These tools empower users to learn about local biodiversity, recognize medicinal or toxic plants, and support conservation efforts simply by snapping a photo.

As Australian Pollinator Week (8–16 November) gets underway, new research has found that many Australians have poor awareness of Australian native bee species—revealing a significant gap in public understanding of the nation's bee biodiversity.

As world leaders begin COP30 climate negotiations in Brazil, an international team co-led by a University of Sydney researcher has warned of a hidden crisis undermining global biodiversity and carbon targets: the quiet abandonment of conservation projects.

Explore the impact of climate change on India's land, biodiversity, and water resources, highlighting urgent preparation and adaptation needs.

In Arunachal’s misty forests, scientists have discovered two rare Hoya species—India’s first. Their waxy blooms reveal hidden biodiversity and a fragile world worth protecting.

RSPB Otmoor nature reserve expands in Oxfordshire, creating a habitat bank for rare wading birds. Scheme supports Biodiversity Net Gain and local…