Jairam Ramesh criticizes the Great Nicobar Project for threatening biodiversity and lacking comprehensive environmental assessments, challenging government claims.

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Great Nicobar Island Project of being a largely commercial venture that threatens the island’s fragile biodiversity, questioning the adequacy of its environmental impact assessment, the use of historical data, and the government’s interpretation of NGT orders in a detailed letter to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

NEW DELHI, Jun 3: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday wrote to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, saying the Great Nicobar Island Project as presently conceived is “overwhelmingly a commercial enterprise” and the unique biodiversity of the area is being endangered. In his response to Yadav’s letter of May 27 which was a reply to his earlier letter, Ramesh said his letter on May 10 was a simple plea to comply, in letter and spirit, with the law in assessing […]

New Delhi, Jun 3 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday wrote to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, saying the Great Nicobar Island Project as presently conceived is “overwhelmingly a commercial enterprise” and the unique biodiversity of the area is being endangered. In his response to Yadav’s letter of May 27 which was a reply […]

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], June 3: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) has been awarded the 2026 Food Planet Prize--the world's largest environmental award--for its role in leading one of the most ambitious transitions to agroecology ever undertaken. The prize, worth $1.5m, was presented in Bastad, Sweden, on June 2.

A new ADB study finds that global investment funds increasingly treat biodiversity loss as a financial risk, shifting investments away from countries with high biodiversity threats following the 2021 Kunming Declaration. The research shows that countries with stronger biodiversity protection laws are better able to retain investor confidence and reduce capital outflows, making nature conservation an important economic and investment strategy.

Europe's agrifood system is under severe pressure. Climate change is causing droughts and floods, and agriculture is putting pressure on nature, the climate and the environment. Diet-related lifestyle diseases are placing a growing burden on health care systems. At the same time, agriculture is expected to deliver affordable food, climate action, biodiversity and food security all at once while maintaining competitiveness in a global market.

JAIPUR, Jun 2: South Africa’s Deputy Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Narend Singh visited the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on Tuesday and reviewed various wildlife conservation practices, officials said. During the visit, Singh was accompanied by Inspector General of the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Sanjay Kumar, and the Reserve’s Field Director, Sharda Pratap Singh. Officials said the visiting dignitary was briefed on biodiversity conservation, wildlife management practices and ongoing tiger conservation efforts in the reserve. He showed keen interest in […]

Puducherry showcases India's biodiversity wealth, highlighted by NBA Chairman at a recent awareness program on conservation efforts.

The framework is expected to guide conservation efforts for years to come while strengthening South Africa's position as a leader in wildlife management and biodiversity conservation.

Yellow-throated marten spotted in Kaziranga National Park, Assam, highlighting biodiversity and conservation success; adaptable meso-predator supports ecosystem balance.

Report outlines 2030 emissions targets, biodiversity conservation efforts, and social impact initiatives SHANGHAI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 26, 2026, CHANDO Group hosted the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Report alongside a media salon at Oriental Beauty Valley...

Newly created grassland habitats that compensate for nature lost to development can effectively support wild pollinators like bees and hoverflies, according to a first of its kind study in the Netherlands. The findings are published in the Journal of Applied Ecology.

A KUFOS-ATREE study reveals a steep decline in native fish species in Vembanad Lake over the past two decades, as invasive species such as sucker fish, tilapia, piranha, and African catfish continue to spread, threatening the lake’s ecological balance

India News: NEW DELHI: Seeking to protect the biodiversity hotspot in Agasthyamalai landscape from depredation through illegal settlements, Supreme Court has orde.

India is mandating Turtle Excluder Devices to protect endangered turtles, prevent export bans, and improve seafood quality, with Kerala aiming for.sea turtle conservation, Turtle Excluder Devices, Indian seafood exports, Kerala fishing industry, MPEDA initiatives, US shrimp embargo, marine biodiversity protection, Olive Ridley turtles, fishermen's challenges, coastal erosion impact, fishing net safety, fisheries regulation acts, sustainable fishing practices, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, commercial fishing benefits

DENR-Davao announces the annual off-season closure of Mt. Apo Natural Park from June to August for biodiversity protection.

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde has directed the development of green zones at Vashi Naka and Airoli Naka, with the initiative set to be launched on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026. During a site inspection, she ordered planned tree plantation, flowering species such as pink tabubia and yellow allamanda, and beautification to boost biodiversity, carbon absorption and environmental health.

A new species of cave-dwelling insect has been discovered on the Greek island of Kastellorizo, adding another unexpected chapter to the biodiversity of the eastern Mediterranean.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1: As climate change accelerates across the globe, nations are increasingly facing the consequences of rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. According to global climate assessments, the world is witnessing record-breaking heatwaves, extreme rainfall events, and growing pressure on natural resources, underscoring the urgent need for collective action toward sustainability and conservation.