Mumbai: Around 150 colleges across seven districts and departments affiliated with Mumbai University have launched an extensive biodiversity survey. T.

A new Special Report published in the journal BioScience warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats from lack of recurring funding and governmental/institutional support, to data manipulation and political interference, even as these studies become more crucial for addressing issues of broad societal importance, such as biodiversity loss and climate change.

A new study published in Ecology Letters has uncovered the mechanisms underlying plant community assembly and biodiversity maintenance, revealing that plant-associated microorganisms play a pivotal yet underappreciated role in mediating species coexistence.

The Asian Waterbird Census at the National Zoological Park recorded over 1,300 waterbirds across 18 species. Conducted in coordination with ecologist T K Roy, the census aims to monitor and conserve wetland-dependent birds. Volunteers from various organizations participated to support biodiversity monitoring efforts.

Bayer AG and ADM extend their partnership to support 100,000 soybean farmers in Maharashtra, India, quadrupling the program's reach. The initiative, focusing on sustainable farming and biodiversity, will now cover 200,000 hectares across seven districts. Training on agricultural practices and pest management is provided to equip farmers for economic resilience.

The success in panda conservation highlights an important principle that sustained political will, science-driven planning, and community engagement are essential for protecting biodiversity.

Goa News: The Anjuna–Caisua Biodiversity Management Committee calls for Vagator beach to be officially recognized as a turtle nesting site, citing declines in turtle sightings and threats from unregulated tourism activities.

The booming global trend in houseplants is fuelling an illegal market that is stripping deserts and biodiversity hotspots bare

For many, their latest expedition in Baja Sur marks a return, more than a decade after their investigation began.

For many, their latest expedition in Baja Sur marks a return, more than a decade after their investigation began.

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Bengaluru is poised to enhance its green spaces with the Karnataka Cabinet's approval of the Vishwaguru Basavanna Biodiversity Park, spanning 153 acres and budgeted at ₹50 crore. Located near Yelahanka, this park will serve as the city's third-largest green area, following Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. , Bengaluru News, Times Now

Lake Holon will be closed to tourists from Jan 3 to March 2026. DENR-Soccsksargen supports the move to preserve biodiversity.

Marine scientists document new records of venomous box jellyfish in the Philippines, aiding biodiversity and venom research.

K'taka govt to establish third-largest Biodiversity Park in Bengaluru; to be named after Basavanna - Bengaluru, Jan 3 Minister for Forests Eshwar Khandre announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of a ... Get Latest News on National only on lokmattimes.com

Gujarat government approves a Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along the banks of 185 rivers, aiming to boost green cover, biodiversity and climate resilience.

The Karnataka Cabinet has criticized the Union government's VB-G RAM G Act, describing it as a federal betrayal. It approved significant projects including a biodiversity park, super specialty hospital, and suburban transport upgrade. Tension in Ballari was also addressed, and funds for education and Lokayukta amendments were sanctioned.

The Karnataka cabinet criticized the BJP-led central government for replacing the rural employment law MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G Act. Key developments include the approval of a biodiversity park, a super specialty hospital, upgrades to educational institutes, and amendments to existing laws.

A vested syndicate has long been engaged in illegal tree felling in the Satchari and Rema-Kalenga reserved forests in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj, putting the biodiversity of the protected areas at serious risk.

More than 150 years after the last big lung space was created in Bengaluru, the State government on Friday approved setting up of Vishwaguru Basavanna Biodiversity Park in North Bengaluru with an initial funding of ₹50 crore.