New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) The National Biodiversity Authority has disbursed close to Rs 3.79 crore under its access and benefit sharing mechanism to 33 states, Union territories and national institutes, environment ministry officials said on Sunday. The access and benefit sharing (ABS) mechanism, established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, ensures that benefits arising […]

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was celebrated in Agartala with a focus on recognizing indigenous communities' roles in forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and cultural heritage. The event stressed the importance of traditional knowledge, sustainable livelihoods, and stronger partnerships for preserving Tripura's ecological and cultural heritage.

The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples-2026 was observed at Sukanta Academy in Agartala on Sunday, with a focus on recognising the invaluable contribution of indigenous communities to forest conservation, biodiversity protection, traditional knowledge and cultural heritage.

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity

Biodiversity authority gives Rs 3.79 crore to 33 state boards, research institutions - New Delhi, Aug 9 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 3.79 crore under the Access and ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com

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Ninth edition recognises six projects protecting threatened species and critical habitats across the country Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India(NewsVoir) The Habitats Trust (THT) announced the recipients of the ninth edition of The Habitats Trust Grants, awarding Rs. 3.3 crore to 6...

Completed in 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. Images by Andrew Latreille. The University of British Columbia has completed a major expansion of the Beaty Biodiversity Centre on its Point Grey campus, adding research space,...

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