Council officers said the plans had the support of a majority of residents from across the county

KATHMANDU, Apr 30:  Nepal’s Ministry of Forests and Environment and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have inked an agreement to strengthen collaboration on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development across the Himalayan nation. The agreement, relating to a Scope of Cooperation (SoC), aligns joint efforts with the country’s national priorities and global commitments, including key policies and strategies on biodiversity, forests, climate change, wetlands, agriculture, and sustainable development, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals and national planning frameworks, according to a […]

The Ministry of Environment declared a 326.69 sq km area around the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh as an eco-sensitive zone. This aims to protect the biodiversity and regulate activities around the park. The notification invites public comments and prohibits industrial operations within the zone.

Nepal's Ministry of Forests and Environment and the World Wildlife Fund have signed an agreement to strengthen biodiversity conservation efforts. The agreement, aimed at sustainable development, aligns with national and global commitments. WWF Nepal will contribute USD 40 million over ten years to support conservation landscapes and protected areas.

The programme was jointly organised by the National Biodiversity Authority and the AP State Biodiversity Board, which focused on the implementation of the Acces

A RECENT study on sea cucumber biodiversity and its implications for aquaculture, fishery management and conservation in the Philippines was named the 2026 NAST Environmental Science Awardee, given by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) recently.

Science News: Explore the hidden ecosystem of Xiaozhai Tiankeng in China, the world's largest sinkhole, which boasts a unique climate and wildlife, offering vital insights into biodiversity and evolution.

Andhra Pradesh introduces Marine ABS framework to share marine resource revenues, benefiting local fishermen and promoting biodiversity conservation.

The UN's WMO and EU's Copernicus report reveals that nearly all of Europe faced above-average heat in 2025, resulting in record wildfires and sea temperatures. The continent is warming twice as fast as the global average, impacting biodiversity and prompting urgent calls for climate action.

Researchers at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the University of the Ryukyus have developed a new imaging method that makes it possible to see, in real time, how food is distributed and exchanged inside groups of ants. The work sheds light on how social insects organize themselves, and it could eventually help scientists detect early signs of disruption in insect communities that play essential roles in pollination, agriculture, and biodiversity.

Climate tech start-up to expand regenerative agriculture projects and dMRV infrastructure in India

Anyone who has walked into a dense plantation of non-native spruce would find certain assertions hard to believe

First batch translocated from Kaziranga released in Kanha Tiger Reserve, marking a major biodiversity revival and grassland conservation effort

A local volunteer group dedicated to restoring Peel’s native bushland and improving biodiversity has announced a new scholarship opportunity for young residents to plant a greener future.

The Old Seed festival in Araku highlights tribal biodiversity and conservation, showcasing traditional seeds and sustainable farming practices.

Organised by Sanjeevini, the festival promoted natural farming and conservation of indigenous seeds.

Colombian authorities recently authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos, part of a fast-growing population descended from animals introduced in the 1980s and now classified as invasive due to risks to biodiversity and local communities

Colombian authorities recently authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos, part of a fast-growing population descended from animals introduced in the 1980s and now classified as invasive due to risks to biodiversity and local communities

Photo Courtesy: @narendramodi/XWith Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit bringing renewed attention to Sikkim, many travellers are once again looking toward Gangtok as one of India’s most rewarding Himalayan escapes. While the city is often celebrated for monasteries, mountain roads and clean urban charm, one of its greatest treasures lies beyond the usual tourist checklist, its extraordinary biodiversity. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, Gangtok is surrounded by forests, alpine meadows, mountain lakes and rich ecological zones that support an impressive range of wildlife, birds and plant species.

Scientists have identified Gitchak nakana, a blind blood-red fish, in an underground aquifer in Assam's Goalpara district. The find highlights the region's hidden biodiversity and a species that evolved in isolation beneath the surface.