AMENDEMENT. Le projet du gouvernement a esquivé la réintroduction des produits insecticides, mais l’auteur de la loi Duplomb, qui avait déchaîné les passions, entend bien muscler le texte au Sénat.

Dudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh offers a raw and wild jungle experience away from crowds. Award-winning photographer Sridhar Sivaram highlights its untouched beauty and rich biodiversity. The park boasts dense forests, grasslands, and diverse wildlife including tigers and rhinos. Dudhwa provides a peaceful and authentic nature escape for enthusiasts.

GANGTOK, May 16 : Sikkim occupied the national spotlight on Saturday as two senior leaders of the union government – Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia – participated in engagements that underlined the Himalayan state’s rising strategic, cultural and ecological significance. The visit of Vice-President Radhakrishnan to attend the 51st State Day celebrations and union Minister Scindia’s focus on biodiversity and sustainable tourism, together reflected the Centre’s increasing emphasis on Sikkim as a model state balancing development, heritage […]

Guwahati, May 16 (PTI) The High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche, called on Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Lok Bhavan here on Saturday and discussed issues of mutual interest, officials said. Acharya said Seychelles is globally admired for its natural beauty, ecological richness and unique biodiversity, while Assam is also […]

Lakshman Prasad Acharya said that Seychelles is globally admired for its natural beauty, ecological richness and unique biodiversity. Drawing attention of Seychelles envoy, Acharya said that Assam located in the northeastern part of India, is also renowned for its scenic beauty, vibrant cultural heritage and rich biodiversity.

Environmentalists are urging Maharashtra's government to grant 'Conservation Reserve' status to DPS Flamingo Lake in Navi Mumbai. The lake's status is in jeopardy due to CIDCO's prioritization of a real estate project. Activists caution that neglecting biodiversity could increase aviation risks at Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Amid the looming fertiliser crisis, African states should invest in sustainable agriculture to increase yields and food

Balcony gardening in India is now changing from simple pots and flowers to something greater: pollinator balconies, which are being created exclusively for butterflies, bees, and other insect species. Such gardens include various plants, herbs, and even miniature pools that attract beneficial insects and help them survive in the midst of urbanisation. Apart from boosting biodiversity, pollinator balconies create a sense of liveliness at home while adding natural beauty to compact spaces. Here are some reasons why this practice is rapidly gaining popularity among urban gardeners in India.

Seminar highlights the Western Ghats' ecological importance and its impact on agriculture and economy, urging community appreciation and conservation.

A groundbreaking canopy bridge has been successfully used by the Western Hoolock Gibbon in Assam's Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, marking a significant step in reconnecting isolated ape populations and aiding biodiversity conservation.

Over the past decade, cities around the world have increasingly turned to nature-based infrastructure to become more resilient in the face of a changing climate. Urban forests provide shade during heat waves and improve air quality; wetlands filter stormwater and reduce flooding; and restored oyster reefs filter water, create habitat and reduce wave energy along shorelines. When carefully designed and managed, these "nature-based solutions" can support climate adaptation, biodiversity and public health.

Scientists, including those working with the Earth Commission, are calling for a fundamental rethink of how the world imagines its future, arguing that today's dominant climate and biodiversity models are too narrow to deal with the scale and complexity of the crises ahead.

Limerick City and County Council is supportting National Biodiversity Week, which runs from May 14-24

Even large and conspicuous insects remain unknown to science. This is highlighted by a new study from the Natural History Museum Denmark, where researchers have discovered and described 61 new species within the rove beetle genus Platydracus.

Northeast India biodiversity under threat, rare species like pygmy hog, golden langur and clouded leopard face extinction as conservation efforts intensify

Predating the Amazon, Australia's Daintree Rainforest is a 135-million-year-old marvel. Discover the ancient biodiversity that makes it Sir David Attenborough's favorite place.

Biodiversity conservation group Aaranyak, alongside Assam Pollution Control Board, conducted a dynamic workshop at Krishnanagar Vidyapeeth High School, educating students on global and local water crises. The initiative focused on practical water testing and conservation, aligning with Mission LiFE to nurture environmental literacy among Assam's youth.

Mount Carmel High School won district Nallapadam for community work including setting up eateries and distributing food kits, receiving Rs.25,000..Mount Carmel High School Kottayam Nallapadam winner, Malayala Manorama Nallapadam initiative, community service school awards, school social responsibility projects, student-led charitable work, SFS Public School Ettumanoor second place, SHLPS School Ramapuram third place, school environmental conservation efforts, student nutrition and hygiene education, organising food distribution for needy, supporting financially struggling individuals school, anti-drug campaigns in schools, organic farming school initiatives, school educational programmes for special needs students, local history school projects

In this week’s newsletter: The public stranding of a young humpback exposes tensions between animal rights activism and other choices around biodiversity

The region also features religious and historical attractions, including Badkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Hanuman Temple, Bagh Caves and Bagh Fort. The park area contains rich biodiversity with 1,644 trees and medicinal plants such as teak, sheesham and shatavari, besides wildlife including jackals, foxes and hyenas.