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    UBC expands Beaty Biodiversity Centre to tackle preservation

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    Sep 17, 2025
    Caledonia Courier

    UBC expands Beaty Biodiversity Centre to tackle preservation

    The $45M expansion aims grow the Biodiversity Research Centre into a global hub for collaboration
    Celebration as Buzzards Valley launches nature reserve and Biodiversity Net Gain site in partnership with Lichfield District Council

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    Sep 17, 2025
    Express & Star

    Celebration as Buzzards Valley launches nature reserve and Biodiversity Net Gain site in partnership with Lichfield District Council

    The launch of a new nature reserve and Biodiversity Net Gain Site at Buzzards Valley is set to help Lichfield District Council deliver its long-term environmental goals.
    Genetic engineering and the fight for the soul of conservation

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    Sep 17, 2025
    The Straits Times

    Genetic engineering and the fight for the soul of conservation

    The scale of the biodiversity crisis means we cannot ignore the potential of technology. Read more at straitstimes.com.
    Rajasthan's Hidden Landscapes: A Call for Urgent Conservation

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    Sep 17, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Rajasthan's Hidden Landscapes: A Call for Urgent Conservation

    Rajasthan's grasslands, deserts, and shrublands, covering 34% of the state, require urgent protection for biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Experts call for policy inclusion and community-led conservation to prevent land degradation and support key local industries.
    Wishaw MSP hosts Holyrood reception marking 30 years of National Lottery Heritage Fund

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    Sep 17, 2025
    Daily Record

    Wishaw MSP hosts Holyrood reception marking 30 years of National Lottery Heritage Fund

    Since its launch in 1994, the Heritage Fund has awarded over £1billion to more than 5,000 heritage projects across Scotland, helping to conserve everything from local landmarks and community archives to biodiversity initiatives and cultural festivals.
    India’s forest health declining despite increase in green cover: IIT study

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    Sep 17, 2025
    Hindustan Times

    India’s forest health declining despite increase in green cover: IIT study

    The degradation of forests may threaten biodiversity, timber production, livelihoods of forest dwellers and long-term climate resilience, the IIT Kharagpur scientists have warned | Latest News India
    Eastern Himalaya, Western Ghats ‘worst affected’: IIT KGP study finds steady decline in India’s forest health

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    Sep 17, 2025
    The Indian Express

    Eastern Himalaya, Western Ghats ‘worst affected’: IIT KGP study finds steady decline in India’s forest health

    A new study from IIT Kharagpur reveals India's forests are losing health despite overall greening. The decline in photosynthetic efficiency, global warming, and human activities threaten biodiversity and carbon storage, urging immediate action for sustainable management.
    India looks greener from space, but forests turning weaker: IIT Kharagpur study

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    Sep 17, 2025
    India Today

    India looks greener from space, but forests turning weaker: IIT Kharagpur study

    An IIT Kharagpur study has found that India’s forests are losing photosynthetic efficiency, with croplands rather than forests driving the country’s greening trend. The findings warn of threats to biodiversity, climate targets, and rural livelihoods unless urgent management and emission cuts are adopted.
    Conservation foundation maps environmentally friendly areas for fast

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    Sep 17, 2025
    ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

    Conservation foundation maps environmentally friendly areas for fast

    The Australian Conservation Council says it has mapped the east coast of Australia to identify sites suitable for renewable projects that don't impact biodiversity, helping Australia reach net zero by 2050 with limited damage to nature.
    Wester Ghats Conservation: Eco park or gene pool? Environmentalists say it can't be both

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    Sep 16, 2025
    Times of India

    Wester Ghats Conservation: Eco park or gene pool? Environmentalists say it can't be both

    Originally a conservation initiative to protect the Western Ghats' biodiversity, the Gene Pool Eco Park in Nadugani faced closure before being revived
    Scientists call for a global alliance to place biodiversity at heart of UN Pact for the Future

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    Sep 16, 2025
    Phys.org

    Scientists call for a global alliance to place biodiversity at heart of UN Pact for the Future

    A new white paper: "From Knowledge to Solutions: Science, Technology and Innovation in Support of the UN SDGs," published in the journal Research Ideas and Outcomes (RIO), brings together leading voices from Europe's biodiversity and data science communities to deliver a clear message: protecting biodiversity is not just an environmental issue. It is essential for food security, public health, climate stability, and the global economy.
    A wasp for the wild: Remote village discovery reveals new natural pest enemy

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    Sep 16, 2025
    Phys.org

    A wasp for the wild: Remote village discovery reveals new natural pest enemy

    Meet Heinrichiellus natgeo, a newly discovered species of parasitoid wasp. The species was described by Dr. Ranjith and Dr. Gavin R. Broad (The Natural History Museum, London, UK). Genetic data helped them determine the new species' systematic placement, with the assistance of Dr. Bernardo F. Santos (Center for Integrative Biodiversity Discovery, Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin, Germany). The research is published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research.
    In Portugal’s marine forests, scientists discover kelp is a powerful carbon store

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    Sep 16, 2025
    Euronews

    In Portugal’s marine forests, scientists discover kelp is a powerful carbon store

    Scientists warn that climate change is threatening the seaweed's ability to store carbon and support biodiversity.
    Environmental forum terms Kerala’s Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025 unscientific

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    Sep 16, 2025
    The Hindu

    Environmental forum terms Kerala’s Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2025 unscientific

    Coexistence Collective condemns Kerala Wildlife Protection Bill, 2025 as anti-science, anti-conservation, and anti-people, urging withdrawal for biodiversity protection.
    Goa launches Forest Soil Health Cards to boost conservation efforts

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    Sep 16, 2025
    Devdiscourse

    Goa launches Forest Soil Health Cards to boost conservation efforts

    With this initiative, Goa reaffirms its commitment to building resilient ecosystems and ensuring a greener, sustainable future for generations to come, Rane said.The new approach will also provide a scientific basis for long-term conservation strategies, improve biodiversity protection, and enhance the sustainability of state-led reforestation projects, officials from the forest department said.
    ‘Declare Kallangadu region as biodiversity heritage site’

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    Sep 15, 2025
    The Hindu

    ‘Declare Kallangadu region as biodiversity heritage site’

    Residents petition State government to protect Kallangadu region's rich biodiversity, including deer habitat, from industrial development threats.
    Experts explore conflicting approaches to biodiversity conservation

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    Sep 15, 2025
    Phys.org

    Experts explore conflicting approaches to biodiversity conservation

    The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), ratified in 2022 by Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, sets out a new global agenda for safeguarding nature.
    7 rainforests around the world worth exploring once in a lifetime

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    Sep 15, 2025
    Times of India

    7 rainforests around the world worth exploring once in a lifetime

    Rainforests are often called the “lungs of the Earth,” and it’s easy to see why. They produce much of the world’s oxygen and are home to incredible biodiversity. Visiting them are like stepping into living museums, which are all about towering trees, rare wildlife, and ecosystems that have been around for millions of years. If you’re someone who has been searching for experiences that will not only enrich your understanding about nature, but also make you aware of conservation, here are eight rainforests around the world worth exploring at least once in a lifetime.
    Defensor inks pacts with WVSU, CPU for biodiversity projects

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    Sep 15, 2025
    SunStar Philippines

    Defensor inks pacts with WVSU, CPU for biodiversity projects

    ILOILO Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two universities on September 15...
    mangrove planted along Adyar river

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    Sep 15, 2025
    The News Minute

    mangrove planted along Adyar river

    the Tamil Nadu forest department has planted 5000 mangrove saplings along the Adyar river for flood prevention and coastal biodiversity