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    Forum: Some balance needed in western island reclamation and preserving marine biodiversity

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    Aug 27, 2026
    The Straits Times

    Forum: Some balance needed in western island reclamation and preserving marine biodiversity

    Read more at straitstimes.com.
    Study on biodiversity conservation in agriculture and forestry: High motivation, few options

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Phys.org

    Study on biodiversity conservation in agriculture and forestry: High motivation, few options

    Farmers and foresters manage around 80% of Germany's land area. They are therefore key agents of change in protecting biodiversity—and are often accused of not doing enough to protect it.
    Dr M S Swaminathan Wetland Eco Park Transforms Dump Into India’s First Sponge Park

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Times of India

    Dr M S Swaminathan Wetland Eco Park Transforms Dump Into India’s First Sponge Park

    Dr M S Swaminathan Wetland Eco Park in Porur turns a former dump into India’s first sponge park, capturing 30,000 m³ runoff and boosting biodiversity.
    Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Times of India

    Meet Daniel Janzen: The ecologist who turned 169,000 hectares of Costa Rica into a giant forest filled with biodiversity

    Rest of World News: Daniel H. Janzen is a biologist whose career has blurred the traditional boundaries between field ecology, evolutionary science and conservation. For .
    City to see a rise in urban forest projects

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Times of India

    City to see a rise in urban forest projects

    Mangaluru’s Vana Charitable Trust launches phase 3 Miyawaki biodiversity forest at Pachanady, planting 1,600 saplings; 40,000 mangroves planned.
    More than half the world’s soils are in poor shape, and it’s threatening our food supply, UN warns

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Malay Mail

    More than half the world’s soils are in poor shape, and it’s threatening our food supply, UN warns

    PARIS, Aug 27 — More than half of the world’s soils are in poor condition, threatening global food supplies and biodiversity, while proven measures to improve soil health are...
    Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Phys.org

    Species discoveries reveal emerging biodiversity hotspots worldwide

    We share our planet with millions of plants and animals. This variety of life is known as biodiversity, a term encompassing everything from microscopic genes to entire ecosystems, such as deserts and vibrant coral reefs.
    In 2007, Texas sank the retired 473-foot Texas Clipper off South Padre Island; it now brings in over $1 million from anglers and up to $2 million from divers

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    Aug 27, 2026
    Times of India

    In 2007, Texas sank the retired 473-foot Texas Clipper off South Padre Island; it now brings in over $1 million from anglers and up to $2 million from divers

    US News: Discover how the Texas Clipper, sunk in 2007 off South Padre Island, became a lucrative artificial reef, generating millions for local economy and boosting marine biodiversity.
    Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmers - The Economic Times

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    Aug 27, 2026
    The Economic Times

    Social Enterprise: Varaha delivers carbon dollars to smallholder farmers - The Economic Times

    Varaha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathering that improve organic carbon and moisture retention in soil and boost biodiversity, while reducing farmers’ dependence on synthetic inputs.
    Preserving Biodiversity:The essence of Life

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Daily Excelsior

    Preserving Biodiversity:The essence of Life

    Dr. Banarsi Lal kvkreasi@gmail.com Biodiversity is the magnificent tapestry of life that weaves together every living organism on our planet.From the tiniest microorganisms to the majestic creatures roaming on the Earth ,biodiversity is a testament to the intricacy and resilience...
    Africa's herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitized before more biodiversity is lost

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Phys.org

    Africa's herbarium collections are a scientific treasure. They need to be digitized before more biodiversity is lost

    Universities and biodiversity institutes have hidden treasures: their collections of pressed plant specimens. These plants have been flattened, dried and mounted on special cardboard sheets. Some were collected centuries ago. They hold information about where species occur and how ecosystems have changed over time.
    Genetic traces reveal river residents: 1,072 species in a bucket of water

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Phys.org

    Genetic traces reveal river residents: 1,072 species in a bucket of water

    Can DNA traces in just two liters (0.5 gallons) of water reveal how a river's biodiversity changes over the course of a year? A study by the University of Duisburg-Essen using the River Lippe as an example shows how biodiversity in freshwater ecosystems can be monitored comprehensively, efficiently and at comparatively low cost. The results have now been published in the journal Ecological Indicators.
    Gurgaon’s second biodiversity park in Naurangpur

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Times of India

    Gurgaon’s second biodiversity park in Naurangpur

    Gurgaon to develop a 70-acre biodiversity park in Naurangpur by 2031, restoring Aravali habitats with native species, waterbodies, trails and education.
    Buried underwear shows land use is key to soil health

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Phys.org

    Buried underwear shows land use is key to soil health

    Soil is the foundation of our food supply. It stores water, carbon and nutrients and is home to a large share of the world's biodiversity. More than half of global biodiversity is estimated to live below ground. Yet biodiversity, and with it soil health, is declining worldwide, with consequences for agriculture, food security and the functioning of entire ecosystems.
    Assam: 37 endangered butterflies among 165 species recorded in Dehing Patkai National Park

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    Aug 26, 2026
    ThePrint

    Assam: 37 endangered butterflies among 165 species recorded in Dehing Patkai National Park

    Guwahati, Aug 26 (PTI) Altogether 165 butterfly species, including 37 endangered ones, have been recorded in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the rainforest, officials said on Wednesday. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted the finding as another remarkable example of the state’s rich natural heritage, with Dehing Patkai emerging […]
    In 1968, the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea for factories; when the development was abandoned, birds colonised it and the accidental wetland became a 56-square-kilometre nature reserve

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    Aug 26, 2026
    Times of India

    In 1968, the Netherlands reclaimed land from the sea for factories; when the development was abandoned, birds colonised it and the accidental wetland became a 56-square-kilometre nature reserve

    Rest of World News: Discover the transformation of a 1968 abandoned industrial site into the thriving Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve, showcasing how ecological recovery can reshape landscapes and support biodiversity.
    Infrastructure, tourism push clips wings of ‘visitors’ at Vellayani-Punchakkari in Thiruvananthapuram

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    Aug 26, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    Infrastructure, tourism push clips wings of ‘visitors’ at Vellayani-Punchakkari in Thiruvananthapuram

    According to biodiversity experts, the lake should be treated as an ecologically significant wetland irrespective of its impending Ramsar status.
    Pandikot Pallam set to be declared local biodiversity heritage site

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    Aug 26, 2026
    The Hindu

    Pandikot Pallam set to be declared local biodiversity heritage site

    Pandikkottu Pallam, rich in rare plant species, is poised for local biodiversity heritage site recognition to ensure its conservation.
    Indigenous rangers appeal for more bird flu funding to protect biodiversity, human health

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    Aug 26, 2026
    ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

    Indigenous rangers appeal for more bird flu funding to protect biodiversity, human health

    Indigenous ranger groups are calling for more money to help them protect vulnerable bird and animal species from the threat of H5N1 bird flu.
    Even biodiversity-friendly policies may not halt declines in Europe's common birds and butterflies by 2050

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    Aug 25, 2026
    Phys.org

    Even biodiversity-friendly policies may not halt declines in Europe's common birds and butterflies by 2050

    As part of its efforts to map out Europe's science-policy interface for biodiversity, a paper on the correlation between governance objectives for safeguarding the biosphere and on-the-ground realities for select species groups has been published. The work is in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.