MALAYSIA's biodiversity is under growing threat as deforestation continues in the name of development.

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A comprehensive new review paper reveals the staggering loss of biodiversity among island land snails globally. Lead author Robert Cowie of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) and co-authors note that "devastation" is not a hyperbolic term, pointing out that extinction rates on high volcanic islands commonly range from 30% to as high as 80%.

In the context of risk management and in the face of environmental and economic challenges such as climate change, coastal erosion, water insecurity, and the accelerated loss of biodiversity, among others, the concept of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) has emerged.

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New research looks at carbon dioxide removal—where carbon is absorbed from the atmosphere and stored—and finds that large-scale reliance on land-based methods, such as planting forests or bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), can protect biodiversity by avoiding climate impacts, but could also compete with biodiversity protection unless site selection criteria are refined.

India allows private firms to lease forest land for plantations, sparking concerns over biodiversity and conservation goals

Every day, thousands of images and signals are collected at sea. Sonar, buoys, satellites, and cameras installed on ships generate enormous amounts of data. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used to interpret this information. For example, to detect the presence of dolphins in real time to prevent bycatch, to estimate biodiversity indicators, or to automatically identify species caught onboard fishing vessels and improve fisheries management models. But behind this technological transformation emerges a key question: can we fully trust what AI says when the health of the ocean is at stake?

The programme focused on strengthening practical skills in medicinal plant identification through intensive field-based learning in the Western Ghats, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

Kerala's 2026-27 budget allocates ₹27.82 crore for environmental initiatives, focusing on biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable development.

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New Delhi [India], January 29: Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) Rohini, in collaboration with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), is set to host the distinguished 'Meet the Editors' Workshop on 30 January 2026 at 2:00 PM (IST) at its Rohini campus. The workshop is being organized as part of the larger Biodiversity and Finance Risk Forum, an academic initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of sustainability, biodiversity, and financial risk.

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WOR 9 summarizes the current state of knowledge about marine biodiversity. Available free of charge, it is the ideal starting point for anyone keen to understand marine life.

Thousands of trees are set to be planted across Shropshire and Staffordshire by farmers in a bid to boost biodiversity.

National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 17 lakh to BMC under ABS mechanism

The rare big cat was captured on trap camera earlier this month, highlighting the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of the BTR area

Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study co-led by researchers of the University of Zurich now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms. To protect soil biodiversity, the findings should be taken into account in current pesticide regulations.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Agreement on the High Seas (BBNJ) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) have demonstrated strong commitment by governments and international organizations in recent years to social and environmental equity in ocean-related projects and decisions. However, progress is significantly hampered by a lack of clarity on how to define, measure, and monitor equity.

A recent bird survey at Toyyar Lake has identified 46 bird species, highlighting biodiversity concerns amidst the Unity Mall project in Chimbel. Local conservationists warn of ecosystem disruption.