National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 17 lakh to BMC under ABS mechanism

The rare big cat was captured on trap camera earlier this month, highlighting the rich biodiversity and ecological importance of the BTR area

Seventy percent of soils in Europe are contaminated with pesticides. A Europe-wide study co-led by researchers of the University of Zurich now shows that their effects on soil life are substantial, as pesticides suppress various beneficial soil organisms. To protect soil biodiversity, the findings should be taken into account in current pesticide regulations.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the United Nations Agreement on the High Seas (BBNJ) and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) have demonstrated strong commitment by governments and international organizations in recent years to social and environmental equity in ocean-related projects and decisions. However, progress is significantly hampered by a lack of clarity on how to define, measure, and monitor equity.

A recent bird survey at Toyyar Lake has identified 46 bird species, highlighting biodiversity concerns amidst the Unity Mall project in Chimbel. Local conservationists warn of ecosystem disruption.

King Charles III has warned the world is "rapidly going backwards" in curbing climate change and biodiversity loss, in an Amazon Prime documentary getting a Windsor Castle premiere Wednesday. The British monarch, a lifelong environmentalist who has rallied global leaders and institutions to the cause, called for greater mitigation efforts…

Charles laments the losing battle against climate change and biodiversity loss in a new film

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology today announced the release of a new online tool for studying biodiversity and the evolutionary relationships among birds: the illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny Explorer. Available on Birds of the World, the Phylogeny Explorer offers a captivating experience for exploring avian evolution, discovering closely related species, and grasping the timescales at which they evolved.

Trees play a central role in life on Earth. They store CO₂, provide habitats for animals, fungi, and insects, stabilize soils, regulate water cycles, and supply resources that humans rely on—from timber and food to recreation and shade on a hot day.

Saini said the government’s effort is to ensure that the upcoming budget increases the income of every farmer in Haryana, makes agriculture a profitable occupation, promotes water conservation and encourages natural farming

THE island of Sulawesi in Indonesia is the 11th-largest island in the world, just slightly smaller than mainland Britain. It splays out like an X, with an elongated top-left arm that curves back over the rest of the island.The island has a remarkable biodiversity; the 19th century naturalist and explorer Alfred Russel Wallace, who visited it three times in his life, said it might be “the most remarkable and interesting” island in the world.It's now been claimed to be the site of the earliest known rock art made by humans.

India’s wetlands are far more than tranquil stretches of water and reeds, they are living ecosystems that quietly sustain some of the richest biodiversity on the planet. Spread across floodplains, deltas, high-altitude plateaus and coastal fringes, these watery landscapes act as nurseries for fish, winter homes for migratory birds, and safe havens for endangered species. For travellers, wetlands offer a rare chance to witness wildlife at its most intimate: flocks rising at dawn, otters slipping through channels, and birds nesting just metres away from still waters. From internationally recognised Ramsar sites to legendary bird sanctuaries, here are five of India’s most iconic wetlands and the extraordinary wildlife treasures they protect.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the moral necessity of marine environment protection amid climate challenges. The newly commissioned ICGS Samudra Pratap addresses global marine pollution, ensuring a cleaner, safer ocean for biodiversity and human health.

A survey recorded 945 freshwater turtles of seven species in the Kaziranga National Park along the Brahmaputra River. This area, a significant biodiversity hotspot, harbors 17 turtle species. Conservation efforts aim to protect endangered species like the Black Softshell Turtle amidst ongoing habitat threats.

What else do aquatic wind turbines do? Explore the "Reef Effect" of offshore wind farms and how they are secretly restoring marine biodiversity.

Court documents stated that house crows pose a threat to Singapore's native biodiversity. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Researchers discover Hoya nagaensis, a new plant species in Nagaland, highlighting the importance of community-managed forests in biodiversity conservation.

In a striking reminder that India's biodiversity continues to reveal new surprises even in the 21st century, a community-protected forest in Nagaland has yielded a previously unknown species of flowering plant

Seashells are abundant along coastlines, originating from mollusks that construct exoskeletons for protection. Comprised mainly of calcium carbonate, these shells possess enduring qualities that make them valuable for scientific study. They offer insights into marine biodiversity, historical climates, and the life stories of their creators.

It might be less visible than dwindling lion populations or vanishing pandas, but the quiet crisis of small mammal extinction is arguably worse for biodiversity. These species are crucial indicators of environmental health, but they can be very hard to monitor, and many species with very different ecological niches look almost identical.