Global Newsfeed
    Stay up to date and follow the global discussion on the challenging interplay of biodiversity, agriculture, valuing nature and the essential services ecosystems provide us with, via reports, best practices and discussions in online media.
    Lost for 189 years: Scientists rediscover rare plant species in Arunachal

    English

    Mar 14, 2026
    Telegraph India

    Lost for 189 years: Scientists rediscover rare plant species in Arunachal

    Botanists say such findings underline the need for continued field surveys and conservation efforts in Arunachal Pradesh, which is regarded as one of India's richest biodiversity hotspots
    Rediscovery of Rare Plant in Arunachal Pradesh: Henckelia monophylla Reemerges After 189 Years

    English

    Mar 14, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Rediscovery of Rare Plant in Arunachal Pradesh: Henckelia monophylla Reemerges After 189 Years

    The rare plant species Henckelia monophylla, last documented nearly 189 years ago, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh by the Botanical Survey of India. The plant, part of the Gesneriaceae family, highlights the region's biodiversity and underscores the importance of continued conservation efforts.
    Climate Changemakers: The charity aiming to put more native trees back into our forests

    English

    Mar 14, 2026
    Independent.ie

    Climate Changemakers: The charity aiming to put more native trees back into our forests

    Hometree is a nature restoration charity based in the west of Ireland that began as a small community garden project in winter 2014. CEO Matt Smith explains that the charity’s vision of incorporating more trees into the Irish landscape sprung from an awareness of how important it would be to help people connect with nature, in the face of an ongoing biodiversity crisis.
    Navi Mumbai News: Tree Trimming At NRI Seawoods Halted After Residents Allege Bird Nests Destroyed

    English

    Mar 13, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Navi Mumbai News: Tree Trimming At NRI Seawoods Halted After Residents Allege Bird Nests Destroyed

    Tree cutting inside NRI Seawoods Housing Complex in Nerul was halted after residents and environmentalists alleged that mechanical pruning destroyed several bird nests. About 15 large rain trees, some over 30 years old, were affected. NMMC officials intervened, ordering work to stop pending inquiry, while activists demand strict action to protect urban biodiversity.
    Louisiana's alligator farms raise them for meat, skins & conservation

    English

    Mar 13, 2026
    Baltimore Sun

    Louisiana's alligator farms raise them for meat, skins & conservation

    Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a creature once on the Endangered Species List.
    Forest Dept Signs MoU With Rotary

    English

    Mar 13, 2026
    Deccan Chronicle

    Forest Dept Signs MoU With Rotary

    The collaboration reflected the shared commitment of the State Government and Rotary Clubs to strengthen ecological sustainability, improve urban biodiversity, promote environmental education, support climate change mitigation and encourage community participation in greening initiatives: Reports
    At a ‘critical time’ for species preservation, this award celebrates leading conservationists

    English

    Mar 13, 2026
    Euronews

    At a ‘critical time’ for species preservation, this award celebrates leading conservationists

    Named after Wolfgang Kiessling, the award recognises scientists and leaders whose work has had a lasting impact on species and biodiversity.
    Nord Est Béarn : les agriculteurs apprennent à interpréter leurs sols

    Français

    Mar 13, 2026
    La Republique Des Pyrénées

    Nord Est Béarn : les agriculteurs apprennent à interpréter leurs sols

    Une formation a démarré le 3 mars, visant à mieux comprendre l’impact climatique pour adapter les pratiques en agriculture de conservation. La communauté de communes Nord Est Béarn s’ancre dans le sol
    Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins and conservation

    English

    Mar 13, 2026
    WBRZ

    Louisiana's alligator farms raise the reptiles for meat, skins and conservation

    Advocates say commercial alligator farming has helped preserve a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their skins. Not all conservationists think that's a good thing, but for the farmers and luxury brands seeking to market their products as sustainable, it's made sense to tie conservation to capitalism.
    The birder who refuses to let a hill disappear in Pune: How a quiet community of birdwatchers continue to save Pune's highest hill

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Times of India

    The birder who refuses to let a hill disappear in Pune: How a quiet community of birdwatchers continue to save Pune's highest hill

    Pune's Vetal Tekdi, once facing development threats, has been preserved through a shift in public perception. Avid birder Ranjeet Rane initiated informal birdwatching walks, revealing the hill's rich biodiversity. This community-driven effort, documented through citizen science initiatives like the Great Backyard Bird Count, has transformed the hill from mere open land into a valued ecosystem, ensuring its future.
    Franck Leroy découvre la conservation des sols

    Français

    Mar 12, 2026
    Le Journal De La Haute-Marne

    Franck Leroy découvre la conservation des sols

    Lors de sa visite sur la thématique agricole, vendredi 6 mars en Haute-Marne, le président de Région Franck Leroy s'est intéressé à l'agriculture de
    Caribbean Nations Unite for Biodiversity Boost

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Caribbean Nations Unite for Biodiversity Boost

    A coalition of Caribbean countries is planning to raise $200 million for a biodiversity initiative to enhance global environmental impacts. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) aims to protect 30% of the world’s land and sea by 2030, part of a global conservation effort.
    Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    The Straits Times

    Caribbean islands seek $200 million for regional biodiversity push

    LONDON, March 12 - A group of Caribbean countries plan to raise $200 million for a joint bid to boost biodiversity, in a push for more influence on internationally financed environment projects to maximise their impact, Grenada's climate ambassador has told Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com.
    Caribbean Nations Aim to Boost Biodiversity Impact with $200 Million Initiative

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Caribbean Nations Aim to Boost Biodiversity Impact with $200 Million Initiative

    Caribbean countries are raising $200 million for a joint biodiversity initiative to influence international environmental projects better. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States hopes their 30X30 project will bridge funding gaps. They urge reliance on local knowledge to maximize impact remarkably.
    Nashik: Citizens Urge Nashik Municipal Corporation To Stop Tree Felling In Tapovan Nashik Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh Mela Preparations

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Free Press Journal

    Nashik: Citizens Urge Nashik Municipal Corporation To Stop Tree Felling In Tapovan Nashik Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh Mela Preparations

    Tapovan is a very sensitive public heritage site of Nashik. The citizens strongly stated that it is the responsibility of both the administration and the citizens to protect the biodiversity and natural rivers in this area. Not only this, serious fears have been expressed that the ecological balance will be disturbed due to large-scale concreting on the Godavari River and its tributaries
    Hauraki Gulf Rockpool Harvesting Banned to Protect Fragile Marine Ecosystems

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Hauraki Gulf Rockpool Harvesting Banned to Protect Fragile Marine Ecosystems

    The two-year temporary fisheries closure, which begins today, aims to safeguard marine biodiversity in one of New Zealand’s most ecologically significant coastal regions.
    Ant smuggling rises in Kenya as Chinese national caught with 2,238 insects at airport

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    South China Morning Post

    Ant smuggling rises in Kenya as Chinese national caught with 2,238 insects at airport

    The case has exposed a growing, organised ant-smuggling network threatening the African nation’s biodiversity.
    Green Tribunal Intervenes in Arunachal's Pollution Crisis

    English

    Mar 12, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Green Tribunal Intervenes in Arunachal's Pollution Crisis

    The National Green Tribunal's Kolkata bench is addressing severe pollution caused by two ferro alloy industries in Arunachal Pradesh. Villagers report air, water, and soil contamination affecting biodiversity and health. The tribunal seeks responses from authorities and considers restoration and potential shutdown of the industries.
    ‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes

    English

    Mar 11, 2026
    Euronews

    ‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes

    More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes.
    7 Beautiful Places In South India Nature Lovers Must Visit

    English

    Mar 11, 2026
    NDTV.com

    7 Beautiful Places In South India Nature Lovers Must Visit

    The pleasant weather, rich biodiversity, and slow, peaceful pace of life make it perfect for anyone looking to unwind in nature.