Bengaluru: In a significant victory for citizens, the govt Wednesday declared 8.6 acres of green cover at Cantonment Railway Colony as a biodiversity .

The Konkan Coast offers more than just beaches. It features historic forts like Sindhudurg and Mirjan, along with temples such as Ganpatipule. Villages showcase traditional life with unique homes and agrarian practices. Konkan cuisine is a must-try, highlighting Malvani, Goan, and coastal Karnataka flavors. The region is also a biodiversity hotspot with lush forests and wildlife sanctuaries.

Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago, is more than just romantic beaches. It boasts diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and unique culture. Nearly half its land is protected, harboring endemic species like the Seychelles black parrot. UNESCO sites like Vallée de Mai, home to the coco de mer palm, and Aldabra Atoll, with giant tortoises, highlight its natural wonders.

Forest Minister declares 8.61-acre Cantonment Railway Colony a Biodiversity Heritage Site after public outcry and inspection.

Scientists at the Biodiversity Unit of the University of Turku, Finland, looked at the insect biodiversity of Kibale National Park in Uganda. The study, published in the journal Insect Conservation and Diversity, is based on long-term collecting and gives new information that is useful for conserving dark biodiversity, showing how the diversity is distributed in different habitats.

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An oyster reef being built off the Norfolk coast has been hailed as a pioneering project that could help increase biodiversity.

Delhi’s six biodiversity parks—Aravalli, Neela Hauz, Northern Ridge, Tilpath Valley, Tughlakabad, and Kalindi—have become an unprecedented template for successful urban forestry projects in India.

A groundbreaking study has revealed the extraordinarily rich biodiversity of Australia's islands and experts say it shows tighter controls are needed to protect the most diverse island of them all.

The Jharkhand Biodiversity Board has introduced two certificate courses to promote biodiversity conservation awareness and structured knowledge across

The planet is seeing a decline in biodiversity, but extinctions are relatively rare and don’t meet the threshold for a sixth mass extinction, a new study argues.

Through the federal Building Canada Act, "projects of national interest" are being fast-tracked while hundreds of major resource projects are already under construction or planned in the next decade.

Tamil Nadu Marine Resources Foundation launched to protect marine biodiversity, support sustainable livelihoods, and promote eco-friendly practices.

The Tamil Nadu government launched the Marine Resource Foundation with a Rs 50 crore fund to conserve marine biodiversity and support coastal communities. Announced by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, this initiative aims to address climate change impacts and promote eco-tourism, environmental education, and marine conservation.

Chennai, Sep 9 (PTI) Aimed at conserving marine biodiversity, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday launched the Marine Resource Foundation with an outlay of Rs 50 crore, State Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said. The foundation, set up here, follows an announcement made by Thennarasu while presenting the state budget in March. Participating in the launch […]

The Tamil Nadu government launched the Marine Resource Foundation, a pioneering initiative aimed at conserving marine biodiversity with a budget of Rs 50 crore. The foundation focuses on sustainable livelihoods, eco-tourism, environmental education, and climate action to support and empower coastal communities.

Malayalam actor Navya Nair was fined AUD 1,980 (approximately Rs 1.14 lakh) at Melbourne Airport for failing to declare fresh-cut jasmine flowers to Australian customs. The actor admitted it was an "unknowing" mistake, but acknowledged that "ignorance is no excuse." This incident underscores the extreme seriousness of Australia's biosecurity regulations, which are in place to protect the country's local agriculture, environment, and biodiversity from pests and diseases. According to aviation expert Dhairyashil Vandekar, many countries, including India, have stringent restrictions on importing plant and animal products. Passengers, particularly those carrying cultural or religious items like flowers or food, are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with their destination's specific entry requirements, as such items are considered potential biosecurity risks and are subject to a zero-tolerance policy.

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI), published biennially by Yale University's Center for Environmental Law & Policy and Columbia University's Center for International Earth Science Information Network, ranks 180 countries based on 58 performance indicators across 11 issue categories. These categories cover climate change mitigation, air quality, sanitation, biodiversity, waste management, and more. The 2024 EPI focuses on progress toward UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement, and biodiversity targets like the 30x30 goal. Scores range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best), with higher scores indicating stronger environmental performance.

There is no doubt about King Charles' concern for climate change, as he actively takes part in raising awareness about sustainable agriculture, organic farming, and biodiversity. But there was...

Warming seas, acidification, and sea level rise threaten biodiversity, fish stocks, and key coastal ecosystems across the Mediterranean.