The history of the supercontinent called Gondwanaland can be traced to 600 million years before the present. Populations of plants…
A community-led, decentralised conservation effort in neglected Open Natural Ecosystems is taking shape in Pune district in Maharashtra. The Wildlife…
India is obligated to ensure free, prior and informed consent of indigenous people and local communities in the access and…
“If there are no mangroves, then the sea will have no meaning. It's like a tree with no roots, for…
by Amitabh Pandey As the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity today, May 22, here's a closer look…
Written by Ranjit Lal, ‘Our Potpourri Planet’ is the story of Earth and its many wonders. Split into three parts,…
Despite the growing global acknowledgment of indigenous knowledge and practices in conservation, there is a lack of policies or legal…
Urban expansion and land use changes in the Himalayas and the Western Ghats are driving significant forest loss. A recent…
Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills situated in the eastern Himalayas are part of a biodiversity hotspot and host several endangered species.…
The People’s Biodiversity Register catalogues local flora, fauna, and traditional knowledge, ensuring ecological treasures are not forgotten. The objective of…
Undertaking oil exploration in the Wadge Bank will impact the biodiversity of the sensitive marine region and the livelihoods of…
Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it's done with biodiversity in…
To work in nature conservation is to battle a headwind of bad news. When the overwhelming picture indicates the natural…
In June 2023, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released its latest report on the cryosphere (regions where…
Scientists have found various forms of microplastics in surface water samples from the Kota mangrove in Karnataka. Microplastic fibres were…
Mangroves have multiple ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, flood mitigation, protection against wind and waves, fisheries and habitat for biodiversity.…
Researchers in the Himalayas are increasingly turning to environmental DNA, or eDNA – genetic material left behind by organisms in…
Located in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, Thanpattan is a vast pastureland, home to the indigenous Gaddi herder community…
The ocean is massive and covers most of the surface of our planet. In addition to its size, it’s packed…
'Environmental Economics in Developing Countries: Issues and Challenges' is a collection of academic papers by environmental economists from the South…
About a third of the total area in India provides suitable habitat for invasive alien fish, aiding their countrywide spread,…
As governments around the world consider new regulations that would require corporations to track their impacts on biodiversity, a new…
The Zoological Survey of India is testing new technology to assess biodiversity using environmental DNA (eDNA). eDNA technology can aid…
Tropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square meter of land…
A team of researchers from India and Japan have found water droplets trapped in mineral deposits in the Kumaon mountains…
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