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    Tiny sand-eaters, big discovery: Pune scientists uncover 2 new marine species along Konkan coast

    English

    Aug 19, 2026
    Times of India

    Tiny sand-eaters, big discovery: Pune scientists uncover 2 new marine species along Konkan coast

    Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute discovers two new Psammophaga foraminifera species in Rajapuri Creek, boosting insight into Konkan marine biodiversity.
    Thailand plans second sustainability bond worth B15bn

    English

    Aug 19, 2026
    Bangkok Post

    Thailand plans second sustainability bond worth B15bn

    The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) is preparing to issue Thailand’s second sustainability-linked bond (SLB), aiming to raise 15 billion baht through a 15-year issuance tied to the country’s climate and biodiversity goals.
    Portugal's Ancient Buçaco Forest Is Now One Of Just Four "Healing Forests" In The World

    English

    Aug 19, 2026
    Times Now

    Portugal's Ancient Buçaco Forest Is Now One Of Just Four "Healing Forests" In The World

    Portugal’s 400-year-old Buçaco Forest has joined a rare group of certified therapeutic forests, recognised for its unique landscape, biodiversity, microclimate and potential benefits for health and wellbeing., Travel, Times Now
    " Le danger grave pour l’agriculture, ce ne sont pas les pesticides interdits " : LFI va proposer d’abroger la réautorisation de l’acétamipride

    Français

    Aug 19, 2026
    Le Télégramme

    " Le danger grave pour l’agriculture, ce ne sont pas les pesticides interdits " : LFI va proposer d’abroger la réautorisation de l’acétamipride

    Fin octobre, LFI reproposera l’interdiction de l’acétamipride à l’Assemblée. Mathilde Panot dénonce la réintroduction de pesticides néfastes pour la biodiversité et la santé humaine, jugée contraire à l'« intérêt général ».
    'Activism is not just about political change, it is about spiritual alignment': Interview with activist Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn

    English

    Aug 19, 2026
    Resilience

    'Activism is not just about political change, it is about spiritual alignment': Interview with activist Catherine Murupaenga-Ikenn

    Activist Catherine Murupenga-Ikenn discusses food sovereignty, Māori leadership and challenging colonial frameworks in an interview with Agroecology Now!
    Unprecedented Sea Heat: The Impact of Human-Caused Climate Change in Europe

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Unprecedented Sea Heat: The Impact of Human-Caused Climate Change in Europe

    Recent record-breaking sea temperatures in Europe have been primarily driven by human-caused climate change, posing severe risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. These high temperatures, which have been unprecedented in recorded history, threaten biodiversity and coastal livelihoods, altering ecosystems relied upon for nutrition and economic stability.
    Most mammal species discovered in the Global South since 1990 end up in Northern collections

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    Phys.org

    Most mammal species discovered in the Global South since 1990 end up in Northern collections

    According to a study by Brazilian scientists published in the journal npj Biodiversity, most new mammal species described over the past 35 years are housed in institutions in countries of the so-called Global North, even though the vast majority were discovered in poor or developing countries in the Southern Hemisphere.
    Agriculture de conservation au Maroc : l’objectif du million d’hectares face à la complexe réalité du terrain

    Français

    Aug 18, 2026
    Le Matin

    Agriculture de conservation au Maroc : l’objectif du million d’hectares face à la complexe réalité du terrain

    Convertir 1 million d’hectares de terres céréalières à l’agriculture de conservation d’ici 2030 est l’un des objectifs de la stratégie Génération Green.
    Wales cannot afford to ignore the destruction of tropical forests

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    South Wales Echo

    Wales cannot afford to ignore the destruction of tropical forests

    "The connection to Wales is very real... global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose risks to national security and prosperity, including our food, water, health, economy and supply chains"
    In the 1960s, a 17-year-old rancher nearly died burning a Colombian forest; he later lived in a cave and turned 7,400 acres into a wildlife refuge

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    Times of India

    In the 1960s, a 17-year-old rancher nearly died burning a Colombian forest; he later lived in a cave and turned 7,400 acres into a wildlife refuge

    Rest of World News: In the 1960s, Juan Guillermo Garcés, a teen rancher, shifted from cattle farming to conservation in Colombia after a near-fatal fire. Discover how he established a 7,400-acre wildlife refuge supporting biodiversity in the Río Claro region.
    TikTok video leads to discovery of never-before-seen eel species in Bihar

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    India Today

    TikTok video leads to discovery of never-before-seen eel species in Bihar

    Scientists identified a new underground eel species in Bihar after tracing a fish seen in a TikTok video. The find marks the first recorded subterranean fish from the Ganga Basin and underscores gaps in knowledge of underground biodiversity.
    Ecological equity needs constitutional protection

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    Hindustan Times

    Ecological equity needs constitutional protection

    Forest-rich states shoulder ecological responsibilities. They preserve carbon sinks, stabilise monsoon systems and maintain biodiversity
    Ecological dark matter: Insect decline and the planetary monitoring gap

    English

    Aug 18, 2026
    PLOS (Public Library of Science)

    Ecological dark matter: Insect decline and the planetary monitoring gap

    Wherever we look, insect numbers are declining, but most insect life on Earth is found in locations we are not actively monitoring. This Perspective discusses the insect decline and how can we build in the next decade the planetary observatory that biodiversity requires.
    Researchers identify ways to reduce the lag between biodiversity data and action

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    Phys.org

    Researchers identify ways to reduce the lag between biodiversity data and action

    Biodiversity is enormously diverse, unevenly observed and constantly in motion across space and time. This makes it far harder to monitor than many other parts of the environment. As a result, managing biodiversity often depends on information that is incomplete, delayed or unevenly distributed. At the very moment when rapid change makes timely knowledge more valuable, systems for collecting, identifying, publishing and using biodiversity data often struggle to keep pace.
    US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    The Straits Times

    US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park

    The Trump administration plans to build vehicle barriers and patrol roads across the park, known for its spectacular views and rich biodiversity. Read more at straitstimes.com.
    Gujarat releases 20 blackbucks into Banni Grassland for wildlife restoration

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    The Hindu Business Line

    Gujarat releases 20 blackbucks into Banni Grassland for wildlife restoration

    Gujarat Forest Department releases 20 blackbucks into Kutch’s Banni Grassland with Vantara’s support to restore native wildlife and strengthen biodiversity.
    AI is helping biodiversity research. Scientists can’t see behind algorithms

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    ThePrint

    AI is helping biodiversity research. Scientists can’t see behind algorithms

    In ecology, AI systems can now identify species in camera trap images, recognise animal calls, detect changes based on satellite imagery.
    Crown Princess Victoria to Visit Indonesia with UNDP in September

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Crown Princess Victoria to Visit Indonesia with UNDP in September

    The visit will highlight UNDP's work across Indonesia in sustainable development, climate action, biodiversity conservation, digital transformation and inclusive economic growth.
    SC arborists faces citation for planting pollinator garden

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    Charleston Post and Courier

    SC arborists faces citation for planting pollinator garden

    Planting stuff is a passion for Rich Ashford because, as he says, “biodiversity is the spice of life.” The town of Cowpens thinks his pollinator garden is an overgrown lawn and cited him.
    City’s biodiversity disappearing beneath concrete

    English

    Aug 17, 2026
    The Hitavada

    City’s biodiversity disappearing beneath concrete

    walk through the lanes of itwari, the markets of gandhibagh, the commercial areas of sitabuldi or the old neighbourhoods of mahal and one thing becomes immediately apparent: exposed soil is becoming rare. this is leading to the elimination of a vast underground biodiversity that plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health, supporting urban trees, recharging groundwater and absorbing rainwater. over the years, large parts of the city have replaced natural ground with roads, parking spaces, footpaths, pav