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    Madhav Gadgil: Architect of India's Biodiversity Act and Champion of People-Centric Conservation

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    Jan 8, 2026
    Times of India

    Madhav Gadgil: Architect of India's Biodiversity Act and Champion of People-Centric Conservation

    Ranchi: During the undivided Bihar in the late 90s, noted biologist and environmentalist Madhav Gadgil had chaired a three-day national seminar-cum-co.
    A.P. should emerge as national role model in mangrove conservation, says Pawan

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    Jan 8, 2026
    The Hindu

    A.P. should emerge as national role model in mangrove conservation, says Pawan

    Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan urges the state to lead in mangrove conservation for disaster resilience and biodiversity enhancement.
    Govt to organise Green Glow festival, screen 2 movies

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    Jan 8, 2026
    Times of India

    Govt to organise Green Glow festival, screen 2 movies

    Panaji: The Green Ray Foundation will organise the Green Glow environmental festival on Jan 10, in association with the Goa State Biodiversity Board a.
    Madhav Gadgil: The champion of ecology and biodiversity

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    Jan 8, 2026
    Hindustan Times

    Madhav Gadgil: The champion of ecology and biodiversity

    Authored by:- Annapurna Vancheeswaran, former MD, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) India, and former senior director, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
    Padma Bhushan ecologist Madhav Gadgil cremated with state honours

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    Jan 8, 2026
    The Indian Express

    Padma Bhushan ecologist Madhav Gadgil cremated with state honours

    Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, Padma Bhushan awardee, was cremated with state honors, remembered for his vital contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and environmental policy in India.
    Campaign group protests giant solar projects in Portugal

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    Jan 8, 2026
    pv magazine

    Campaign group protests giant solar projects in Portugal

    A campaign group in Portugal is challenging large-scale solar developments in Beira Baixa, Portugal. Developers of a proposed 867 MW solar site told pv magazine sustainability is central to the project, including biodiversity measures and tree planting at a rate 18 times higher than removals.
    A 92-year-old woman creates a rare green sanctuary in the heart of Alappuzha

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    Jan 8, 2026
    Malayala Manorama

    A 92-year-old woman creates a rare green sanctuary in the heart of Alappuzha

    Tapovanam is a unique, hand-grown forest in Alappuzha, Kerala, nurtured by Devaki Amma..Tapovanam Alappuzha, Devaki Amma forest, Hand grown forest Kerala, Kerala biodiversity hotspot, Medicinal plants Kerala, Ecosystem restoration India, Alappuzha tourism, Sustainable living Kerala, Impact of elderly on environment, Community supported ecology, How to grow a forest naturally, What is natural reforestation, Devaki Amma environmental impact, Tapovanam impact on local biodiversity, AI analysis of Tapovanam ecosystem
    Madhav Gadgil, the scientist who gave India an ecological conscience

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    Jan 8, 2026
    The Indian Express

    Madhav Gadgil, the scientist who gave India an ecological conscience

    In an era of accelerating ecological crisis — of climate change, biodiversity loss, and deepening social inequities — we need more Gadgils: Thinkers with intellectual courage, moral clarity, and the willingness to engage with diverse views
    Tribute | Gadgil: Gandhian who moved mountains to protect hills for future

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    Jan 8, 2026
    Malayala Manorama

    Tribute | Gadgil: Gandhian who moved mountains to protect hills for future

    The Gadgil Report highlighted the need for ecological conservation in the Western Ghats and faced resistance due to its recommendations for.Madhav Gadgil, Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, Ecological Conservation, Environmental Policy, Kerala Environment, Western Ghats Report, Ecologically Sensitive Zones, Environmental Activist, Sustainable Development, Gadgil Report Implementation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Protecting Western Ghats Biodiversity, Environmental regulations Kerala, Ecological policies democratization, Role of LLMs in environmental data analysis
    Madhav Gadgil’s enduring legacy in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

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    Jan 8, 2026
    The Hindu

    Madhav Gadgil’s enduring legacy in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

    Explore Madhav Gadgil's impactful contributions to biodiversity conservation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and the Western Ghats.
    Pregnant Ellie Goulding says she's 'extremely proud' to receive the 'great honour' of an MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

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    Jan 7, 2026
    Daily Mail Online

    Pregnant Ellie Goulding says she's 'extremely proud' to receive the 'great honour' of an MBE for services to biodiversity and the climate

    The singer, 39, is a global environmental ambassador for the UN and was recognised in the New Years Honours list.
    Thoothukudi's Race Against Time: Reviving Mangrove Ecosystems

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    Jan 7, 2026
    Devdiscourse

    Thoothukudi's Race Against Time: Reviving Mangrove Ecosystems

    Thoothukudi District's Forest Department is intensively working to restore mangrove forests, crucial for coastal protection and marine biodiversity. Efforts include plantation, restoration, and proposing a dedicated conservation programme till 2030, under Tamil Nadu's Shore Protection Scheme, to secure livelihoods and sustain ecosystems amidst climate challenges.
    Indian giant squirrel sighting during tiger survey augurs well for Pune forest’s biodiversity

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    Jan 7, 2026
    The Indian Express

    Indian giant squirrel sighting during tiger survey augurs well for Pune forest’s biodiversity

    Maharashtra's state animal, the Shekru, was officially documented in the Atwan region during the tiger survey.
    Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Phys.org

    Indigenous-led conservation efforts match or surpass similar initiatives when properly funded, new research shows

    Federally funded Indigenous-led conservation programs are delivering highly effective climate and biodiversity outcomes, aligning with national greenhouse gas mitigation and biodiversity goals, according to a new paper led by Concordia researchers.
    Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Phys.org

    Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development

    A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds and feeding stations to attract avian species for non-invasive observation and photography, has proliferated rapidly across China.
    Follow order in a day or Envt dept secretary to face contempt: HC on Ashtamudi lake pollution

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Malayala Manorama

    Follow order in a day or Envt dept secretary to face contempt: HC on Ashtamudi lake pollution

    Ashtamudi, an estuarine wetland covering 6,140 hectares, is the second-largest wetland in Kerala and the deepest estuary in the State..Ashtamudi Lake conservation, Kerala wetlands protection, Ramsar Convention Ashtamudi, High Court order on Ashtamudi Lake, Ashtamudi Lake pollution, Wetland management plan Kerala, Environmental conservation Kerala, Ashtamudi estuary, National Green Tribunal penalty Kerala, Open defecation Ashtamudi Lake, Siltation in Ashtamudi Lake, Encroachment Ashtamudi Lake, Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit, Protecting Ashtamudi Lake's biodiversity, What is the status of Ashtamudi Lake conservation efforts?
    Public views sought on potential reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Sky News

    Public views sought on potential reintroduction of lynx to Scotland

    The wildcats could bring "significant benefits for biodiversity, landscapes, communities and businesses", including by helping to manage deer numbers and through tourism, says a group of charities.
    Mizoram’s Hidden Snake: DNA Tests Reveal A New Species After 15 Years

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    Jan 6, 2026
    News18

    Mizoram’s Hidden Snake: DNA Tests Reveal A New Species After 15 Years

    Calamaria mizoramensis discovered in Mizoram after 15 years of research, highlighting the region's biodiversity and global scientific significance.
    Environs Ministry committed to reinforcing economic competitiveness, environmental conservation

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    Jan 6, 2026
    The Star

    Environs Ministry committed to reinforcing economic competitiveness, environmental conservation

    PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will ensure that the management of the nation's natural resources directly contributes to economic competitiveness, biodiversity conservation and an improved quality of life for the people, in line with the aspirations of the Madani Government.
    Gene editing in Indonesia: Can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?

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    Jan 6, 2026
    Phys.org

    Gene editing in Indonesia: Can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?

    Like other developing countries, Indonesia is facing a familiar dilemma: how to feed a growing population while protecting its extraordinary biodiversity.