Aravalli Hills: Supreme Court strengthens protections, halts new mining leases, and enforces stricter safeguards to preserve ecology and biodiversity.

Akhilesh Yadav, SP president, urges for protection of Aravalli hills after Supreme Court’s definition. Emphasizes importance of preserving hills as natural barrier for Delhi-NCR, affecting air pollution, rainfall, and biodiversity. Warns of consequences if destruction continues, leading to Delhi losing significance as economic and cultural center.

PPCC launches major greening drive in Thiruvandarkovil, planting 1,500 saplings to enhance Puducherry's green cover and biodiversity.

Beyond Goa’s beaches and party image lies a fragile world of forests, rivers and migratory wildlife. This reflective essay explores winter life in Goa through birds, biodiversity, migration, and the quiet cost of unchecked development on the Western Ghats’ natural heritage.

The Adani Group unveiled the new terminal at Guwahati's Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending. The terminal, emphasizing Assam's biodiversity, aims to enhance regional development. The project, termed India's first 'nature-themed airport,' aims to accommodate 13.1 million passengers annually, embodying local culture and sustainability.

Landscape proposals include walkways, lighting, play elements and biodiversity upgrades linked to Irish Water works

While large-scale plantation drives are frequently projected as climate and biodiversity solutions, experts warn that planting the wrong species — especially non-native trees — can undermine ecological recovery.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new nature-themed terminal of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati. This project, costing Rs 5,000 crore, can accommodate 13.1 million passengers annually and aims to enhance regional development while preserving Assam's biodiversity and cultural heritage.

On December 20, Gen Zs and millennials were among those who gathered at the Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) at Ganeshkhind Garden for a heritage tree-mapping activity.

Officials stated that the inspiration behind the design of the new terminal building was to incorporate Assam's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.

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The newly inaugurated terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport, known as 'The Bamboo Orchids', emphasizes Assam's biodiversity and cultural richness. Designed to handle 13.1 million passengers annually, the terminal integrates advanced technology and sustainability features, reflecting regional heritage while enhancing connectivity throughout Northeast India.

This inter-ministerial collaboration will help ensure the pilot is aligned with Mongolia’s national priorities on climate action, sustainable land management, rural development and biodiversity protection.

Le conseil communautaire adopté deux délibérations majeures en faveur de l’agriculture durable et de la biodiversité, confirmant sa stratégie territoriale.

In a study published in Science Advances on December 19, researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators from international institutions, explored the impact of mountain building and climate cooling over 30 million years across five major mountain systems in the Northern Hemisphere and revealed that these processes are key drivers of the rich plant diversity found in Earth's alpine biome.

A large-scale model study now shows how the global food system can contribute to the fight against global warming. It identifies 23 levers, calculates their effectiveness and concludes: a decisive transformation of this sector alone, without the indispensable energy transition, can limit the global temperature increase to 1.85°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050. In addition, food will become healthier and cheaper, and agriculture will be more compatible with biodiversity conservation.

Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, emphasized the necessity of preserving indigenous cultures and biodiversity. During an international seminar, he highlighted the cultural history's incomplete documentation and its importance for future generations. The event discusses native traditions' preservation amid modern challenges.

Karnataka's decision to revoke the Cantonment Railway Colony's biodiversity tag faces backlash from environmentalists and community leaders.

At the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized integrating traditional and modern healthcare. The summit showcased India's leadership in combining tradition with innovation. Agreements on regulation, biodiversity, and digital technology were highlighted to enhance healthcare inclusivity and quality.

GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said the new investments will help countries accelerate climate and nature goals as the world approaches the critical 2030 environmental targets.