A new snake species, Calamaria garoensis, has been discovered in Meghalaya's Garo Hills. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma praised the collaborative research efforts that highlighted the region's rich biodiversity. The discovery underscores the ecological importance of the Garo Hills, drawing global attention to Meghalaya’s natural heritage.

From Bengaluru’s urban forests to the Northeast’s biodiversity hotspots, enthusiasts and experts are turning butterfly-watching into a powerful gateway to ecology, education, and sustainable travel

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Orchids, known for their striking beauty, serve as early indicators of pollination decline, a threat to global biodiversity. Research indicates over a 60% decline in pollination since the 1970s, linked to land-use changes and climate shifts, highlighting the importance of herbarium collections for tracking ecological changes.

Du 8 au 10 mai, Lectoure devient un lieu de rencontre et de débat autour de l’agriculture, de l’alimentation et de la solidarité internationale.

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

Author summary Cats are among the most common companion animals worldwide and are often allowed to roam freely outdoors, bringing them into close contact with people, other domestic animals, and wildlife. While these interactions raise well-known conservation concerns, they also expose cats to a wide range of pathogens. Disease risk is commonly associated with feral cats, but the relative risk for owned cats allowed to roam outdoors unsupervised has remained unclear. To address this question, we compiled data from studies conducted globally, encompassing a broad range of pathogens relevant to human health. We found that cats with outdoor access were more likely to carry infections than indoor-only cats, and that their risk of infection was comparable to that of feral cats. This similarity suggests that outdoor access leading to hunting or contact with wildlife and other free-roaming animals can rapidly negate the protective effects of ownership. Because owned cats also have frequent close contact with people, infection acquired outdoors may increase opportunities for onward exposure to owners and the broader public, including through environmental contamination. Together, these results show that how people manage their pets plays a major role in shaping disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, highlighting that strategies designed to reduce the ecological impacts of free-roaming cats can simultaneously deliver substantial benefits for both public health and biodiversity.

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Aux P'tits bureaux de Saint-André-les-Alpes, l'agroécologie rassemble et inspire

A national workshop on urban forests and conservation of Rare, Endangered and Threatened (RET) plant species was held at Government Holkar Science College in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati. Tribal healers from across Madhya Pradesh were honoured for their ethnomedicinal knowledge, while experts and researchers discussed biodiversity, medicinal plants and sustainable conservation.

Individuals across India are being encouraged to join City Nature Challenge 2026, a global initiative to document urban biodiversity through citizen science. Participants can record birds, insects, plants and other species using the iNaturalist app. Organisers said the campaign aims to boost conservation awareness and support research through public participation.

Les maraîchers des Jardins de Froya, cultivent en agroécologie. Avant Grosmenil où ils tiendront un stand, ils partagent leurs conseils pour préparer le sol avant  plantations.

New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) Delhi marked International Bat Appreciation Day on Friday with the launch of a first-of-its-kind field publication aimed at raising awareness about urban biodiversity, highlighting the presence and ecological importance of bats in the national capital. Titled ‘Bats of Delhi NCR’, the fold-out guide has been developed by World Wide Fund […]

The National Biodiversity Authority has introduced measures to enhance the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. These include streamlined procedures for Access and Benefit Sharing funds and updated guidelines for repositories. The initiative aims to ensure funds benefit biodiversity conservation and socio-economic development of resource-origin areas.

Une centaine de membres de la Via Campesina et d’autres organisations comme le Modef et la Confédération Paysanne se sont rassemblés vendredi 17 avril, sur le parvis du Trocadéro...

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India Submits its NDCs for 2035: How women-led forest collectives in Jharkhand are turning India’s climate targets into real carbon sinks, boosting livelihoods, biodiversity and resilience.

Discover 7 unique animals found only in the Western Ghats, from the rare lion-tailed macaque to the elusive Malabar civet in India’s biodiversity hotspot.

A panel discussion at Goethe-Institut, Kolkata, emphasized the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of wetlands, advocating for collaborative conservation efforts. Experts highlighted India's role in wetland conservation and stressed the need for innovative financing to enhance climate resilience and biodiversity protection through public-private partnerships.

Thermax is leading the way in sustainable industrial growth. The company focuses on climate-aligned strategies and decarbonizing manufacturing. Thermax offers innovative solutions for cleaner energy and emission reduction. It also prioritizes biodiversity and water conservation. This approach shows that industrial progress and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. Thermax is setting new standards for the energy and manufacturing sectors.