Environmental activist Osai Kalidasan urges public action to protect biodiversity and emphasizes nature's vital role in sustaining life.

Ecologists have long understood that biodiversity is paramount to ecosystem stability. Until now, however, most ecological research has focused on a single layer of ecological life at a time—for example, plant or animal communities. In reality, ecological systems have multiple layers that interact continuously. Plants are eaten by herbivores, herbivores are eaten by predators, and fluctuations at one trophic level, or an organism's specific position in the food chain, can ripple through the entire ecosystem.

Citizen science data from iNaturalist reveal 44 species of sharks and rays in Mozambique, covering about a third of known national diversity. Most records are from southern regions and many species are threatened, highlighting both the power and the bias of crowd-sourced biodiversity data.

Jairam Ramesh challenges the perceived strategic value of the Great Nicobar Islands development, asserting that its primary nature is commercial rather than military. He believes that the strategic justifications are mere fabrications aimed at downplaying significant environmental ramifications. The ambitious project envisions a transshipment port accompanied by a township, yet it faces serious backlash over threats to irreplaceable biodiversity.

The CM said that the project reflects the state government’s commitment to conserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich biodiversity while promoting environmental education, scientific research and sustainable eco-tourism

staff reporter : maharashtra received a fund of rs 2.41 crore fund under access and benefit sharing (abs) mechanism from the central government to support biodiversity conservation, sustainable utilisation of biological resources an

The project is aimed at preserving the species’ population, enhancing biodiversity and diversifying tourism opportunities.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday launched the ambitious Thematic Garden Project at the Durgesh Aranya International Zoo in Dehra, Kangra district, with an aim to strengthen biodiversity conservation, environmental education and nature-based tourism in the state.

New Indiramma Canteens, aspirational toilets, road construction approved

Alors que le Parlement a voté cette semaine une loi d’urgence agricole qui réautorise des pesticides toxiques, le naturaliste Benjamin Allegrini rappelle qu’opposer agriculture et biodiversité est un non-sens. L’agriculture doit absolument composer avec le vivant si elle veut garantir sa survie.

Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems

ALOR GAJAH: The Biodiversity Protection and Patrol (BP3) programme, implemented by the government since 2019, is showing encouraging results, with Malaysia's Malayan tiger population increasing following intensified enforcement patrols and tougher action against poaching.

Himachal's biodiversity conservation scheme to boost ecology, enhance farmers' income: CM

Science News: A global study reveals that nitrogen falling from the atmosphere plays an underestimated role in the greening of vegetation worldwide, impacting biodiversity in protected areas.

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Limited released its first TNFD Report for FY26, detailing its strategy to manage nature-related risks and opportunities. The report aligns with TNFD Recommendations and sets targets for No Net Loss by 2045 and Net Positive Impact by 2050. It highlights biodiversity conservation initiatives and strengthened governance mechanisms.

42 coastal residential areas in the Balearics have been identified. "The coastline and its biodiversity will not survive climate change unless urgent measures are taken based on natural solutions."

“for sustainable agriculture, allied works such as dairy business should be taken up by farmers. as such commercial preservation and conservation of pure indigenous cattle breeds is essential particularly for vidarbha and marathwada,” stated dr sharad gadakh, vice-chancellor of dr panjabrao deshmukh krishi vidyapeeth (pdkv). he was delivering his presidential address at a special programme held to celebrate ‘pure indigenous cattle preservation and conservation day’. the function was organised by the departm

Plant diversity has long been regarded as key to stable and resilient ecosystems. However, until now, little has been understood about why it has different effects in agricultural areas than in grasslands or forests. An international research group, in which the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) played a leading role, has now investigated this question for the first time on a global scale.

A new study led by Japanese researchers from Tohoku University and the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) reveals that some of the minerals most essential for green technologies may have a significant negative impact on biodiversity. Using remote sensing and machine learning, the scientists produced an unprecedented global map of mined commodities.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday launched the Himachal Biodiversity Stakeholder-led Conservation Unified Scheme (HiBiSCUS), a flagship initiative aimed at strengthening biodiversity conservation while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities across the state. The Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board released Rs 2 crore to the Forest Department for implementing the scheme.