Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 2: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today highlighted the Government’s focused efforts to protect marine life,marine biodiversity and sustainably harness ocean resources, stating that India has, for the first time, adopted an institutional and mission-mode approach towards ocean conservation under the Deep Ocean Mission. Replying to supplementary questions during the Question Hour in Rajya […]

The first ever ReWild Fest is blossoming at the Fremantle Piazza, celebrating urban rewilding and community planting right in the heart of the port city.

Delhi gets first 10-year forest work plan till 2036-37 to remove invasive trees, restore native biodiversity, boost regeneration, and protect Ridge and Yamuna habitats.

Delhi govt creates nine wildlife inspector posts, expanding enforcement beyond HQ to field divisions to curb poaching, manage conflicts and protect biodiversity.

Dr. Jitendra Singh welcomed the engagement, noting that such discussions are critical in shaping policy priorities and raising awareness about ocean ecosystems.

The series highlights the huge number of different creatures that live in our gardens, which can sometimes rival the rainforest for biodiversity

The Delhi government has sanctioned nine new wildlife inspector positions to bolster its efforts in protecting biodiversity. This initiative aims to fill the gaps left by a single dedicated post, enhancing field enforcement against illegal activities and fostering urban wildlife conservation.

Yunnan Province in southwestern China is a global biodiversity hotspot, accommodating an incredible variety of plants and animals. It is also the heart of China's coffee industry, with Yunnan accounting for almost all of the country's coffee production. However, coffee plants are very common hosts for many types of fungi, which can act as harmful diseases, harmless residents, or natural recyclers—these factors can impact the plant's health and how much coffee it produces.

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aura conservation park recently hosted a 2 days, captivating residential workshop on the fascinating world of honey bees and marvelous medicinal plants. the event aimed to impart knowledge on the importance of medicinal plants and the crucial role of honey bees in biodiversity and pollination. over two days, participants delved into the intricacies of nature’s pharmacy and the significance of conserving these natural resources. the workshop covered topics such as nature’s pharmacy, vanushadhi darshan, and t

GMDA revives Gurgaon biodiversity park upgrade: Rs 4 crore library-cum-amphitheatre at Tau Devi Lal Park with reading rooms, hall and 100-seat amphitheatre.

An international expedition led by The Nippon Foundation and JAMSTEC discovered 38 new ocean species in Japan's deep waters. This initiative, featuring pioneering research and international collaboration, emphasizes the importance of exploring unexplored marine territories and understanding biodiversity for better conservation strategies.

Biotechnology, pharma, chemicals, food sciences, biochemistry, agrochemicals, polymer tech., microbiology, biomedical eng., textiles sectors filed applications.

Over 1,000 IPR applications related to India's biological resources were filed in 2025-26 due to strengthened regulations from the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023. The National Biodiversity Authority saw increased compliance and transparency. Applications spanned multiple sectors like biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

a 188-year-old banyan tree (ficus benghalensis) transplanted from thakkar gram, pachpaoli, to gorewada biodiversity park in november 2025 is showing rapid leaf and branch development 120 days after the operation despite temperatures of 40 degrees celsius, according to court-appointed botanistdilipchinchmalatpure, co-ordinator, nagpur beautification committee, who oversaw the transplantation.the tree, 42 feet tall and 34 feet in girth, was moved nine kilometres across the city after a public interest litigat

There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, which is already one of the most nature-depleted countries globally. That is the warning in a new study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), which, for the first time, predicts how different combined environmental changes would affect the survival of species within 1km square areas across the country.

For decades, scientists have observed a clear pattern across the natural world: biodiversity tends to be higher near the equator and lower toward the poles. Known as the latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG), this trend holds across ecosystems—from forests to oceans—and across life forms, from bacteria and plants to animals.

Animals News: The country continues to surprise the scientific community with its biodiversity and the availability of new, unknown species of animals. New research.

Despite 142 countries being registered on the ABS Clearing-House platform, only 34 countries have issued IRCCs so far, underscoring the implementation gap globally.

South Africa's West Coast is facing a surge in mining applications, prompting locals to take legal action to protect the environment. Concerns are growing over the potential harm to biodiversity and heritage sites, while activists stress the urgent need for proper oversight to ensure environmental and social justice.