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Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi condemning offshore mining, urges govt to cancel tenders

New Delhi, March 29: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi has strongly opposed the central government's decision to permit offshore mining along the coasts of Kerala, Gujarat, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, calling it a move that threatens marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of coastal communities.

India, Japan sign loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 bn for 6 projects

New Delhi, March 28: Government of India and the Government of Japan yesterday signed loan agreements worth Yen 191.736 billion for six projects under Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) to India in the sectors of forest management, water supply, urban transport, aquaculture, biodiversity conservation, and investment promotion, a Ministry of Finance release said.

First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats

Gland (Switzerland), March 27: The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, agricultural expansion and urban development are driving these species to decline worldwide.

TN govt declares Kasampatty sacred grove as biodiversity heritage site

Chennai, March 27: The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared the Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove in Dindigul district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), making it the second such site in the state after Arittapatti in Madurai.

South Africa's G20 presidency to push for stronger global climate commitments, says minister

Johannesburg, March 26: South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dion George said.

Nagaland varsity researchers collaborate with local community to protect indigenous fish species

Kohima, March 25: Nagaland University researchers are collaborating with the local communities to study and conserve indigenous fish species in the state’s Dikhu River, officials said on Tuesday.

Assam Zoo gets 15 new species under exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh

Guwahati, March 24: The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has received 15 new species through an animal exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh, regulated by the Central Zoo Authority. This initiative has significantly enriched the zoo's biodiversity.

Australian ecosystems facing multiple threats, warns report

Canberra, March 20: Record-breaking heat, mass coral bleaching, and biodiversity loss continue to threaten Australia's ecosystems, according to the latest Australia's Environment Report published on Thursday.

Battling cyclones and rough seas, CMFRI team conducts study in Antarctica

Kochi, March 17: A two-member team from the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) team, after 36 days of battling fierce cyclones and the treacherous seas, has collected valuable samples of various squid species to investigate the cephalopod biodiversity in the Antarctic zone.

Arunachal CM releases 'Biodiversity Action Plan' to empower communities to protect environment

Itanagar, March 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan" that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets.

Chhattisgarh: Bastar's Kanger Valley National Park included in UNESCO's tentative list

New Delhi, March 12: In a historic achievement for Chhattisgarh's tourism, Chhattisgarh's Kanger Valley National Park has become India's new UNESCO heritage claimant with its unique biodiversity. This park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites.

Karbi women discuss issues potent for igniting social change

Guwahati, March 11: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) and the Holistic Life Transforming & Empowering Society (HLTEC), celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 with a panel discussion at Yellow Tree Cafe, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, in Assam.

India blessed with wildlife diversity: PM Modi after country adds 58th Tiger reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's rich wildlife diversity and cultural commitment to conservation after the country added its 58th Tiger Reserve.

Amazing news, says PM Modi as MP earns another stripe for tiger conservation

Bhopal, March 9: Overwhelmed by another stripe which Madhya Pradesh earned the other day for its Madhav National Park, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media about the new recognition of the park as the state's ninth tiger reserve - a true sanctuary for these majestic creatures for many years.

Always at forefront of protecting animals: PM Modi on opening of India's 58th Tiger Reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the establishment of the country's 58th and Madhya Pradesh's ninth Tiger Reserve, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to wildlife protection and environmental conservation.

Delhi L-G opens Amrut Biodiversity Park on Yamuna floodplains near CWG village

New Delhi, March 7: In a step towards promoting biodiversity within the urban landscape, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park in the Yamuna Floodplains and described rejuvenation of the river as the government's top priority.

Rising concern over human-wildlife conflict situation in Majuli river island in Assam: Study

Guwahati, March 5: A biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has revealed a concerning increase in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island district of Assam compared to previous years. Rhinos, wild buffaloes, wild boars, elephants, and even tigers frequently damage crops and livestock in the areas covered under the study, said the organisation.

New gene bank to ensure food security, genetic resources for future generations: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 5: The new 'Gene Bank' will help conserve the country's genetic resources and will also ensure food security for future generations, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.

6,327 riverine Dolphins estimated in India's first-ever survey

New Delhi, March 3: India's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.

Conservation of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat and Project Lion @ 2047 - a vision for Amrit Kaal

Gandhinagar, March 1: Aligning with the vision of World Wildlife Day 2025, themed 'Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,' Project Lion is a transformative initiative dedicated to conserving and expanding the Asiatic lion population, ensuring their long-term survival through strategic habitat management and community participation.

Now, companies to use data from genetic resources to contribute to biodiversity fund

Rome, Feb 25: In a major development under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (DSI) -- the Cali Fund, which will receive contributions from private sector entities making commercial use of DSI, was launched on Tuesday.

Vultures provide ecosystem services worth $1.8 billion annually in southern Africa: Report

Nairobi, Feb 25: The ecosystem services provided by vultures in the southern African region, including sanitation and pest control, are estimated at $1.8 billion annually, according to a report launched in the Kenyan capital on Tuesday.

Vultures provide ecosystem services worth 1.8 billion USD annually in southern Africa

Nairobi, Feb 25: The ecosystem services provided by vultures in the southern African region, including sanitation and pest control, are estimated at 1.8 billion US dollars annually, according to a report launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday.

Working towards UN pact on biodiversity finance: EU

Rome, Feb 24: Hours ahead of resuming the three-day UN global biodiversity negotiations in Rome, the European Union (EU) on Monday said it is working towards an agreement on pending decisions at COP16 on biodiversity.

17 rare mountain bongos repatriated to Kenya

Nairobi, Feb 24: Kenya received 17 mountain bongos from the US, a development hailed as a major milestone in the efforts to restore the rare antelope population in Kenya, their only native homeland.

PM Modi calls for wildlife conservation, lauds India's rich biodiversity

New Delhi, Feb 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to preserve and celebrate India's diverse wildlife, highlighting the country's unique and vibrant ecosystem.

Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth

London, February 22: A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from termite mounds visible from space to beavers creating wetlands and hippos carving drainage systems.

Nearly 200 nations to focus on mobilising $200 billion annually for biodiversity

New Delhi, Feb 20: Nearly three months after negotiations of the United Nations biodiversity summit, known as COP16, collapsed as the group representing vulnerable island states walked out with key financial decisions to help secure $200 billion annually by 2030 thwarted by the developed world, nations will be gathering again in Rome next week to address the agenda items that remained pending.

CMFRI offers lessons on marine biodiversity conservation, distributes mangrove saplings

Kochi, Feb 19: ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Wednesday distributed mangrove saplings to school students, with an aim to instil the importance of marine biodiversity conservation among the young generation.

24th Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia's Biodiversity concludes

Sharjah, February 7: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah successfully concluded the 24th edition of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia's Biodiversity (SICFAB), held at Sharjah Safari from February 3 to 6.

Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary observes World Wetlands Day

Morigaon, February 3: The Wildlife Range of Pobitora, under the Guwahati Wildlife Division, observed World Wetlands Day on Sunday in collaboration with Aranyak NGO.

Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all states

Gandhinagar, February 1: Gujarat holds a valuable natural heritage in the form of diverse wetlands, which significantly contribute to the state's environmental health, biodiversity, and economy.

Guneri village in Kutch is now Gujarat's first 'Biodiversity Heritage Site'

Gandhinagar, January 30: The Gujarat Biodiversity Board has officially declared the 'Inland Mangrove Guneri' site in Guneri village, Lakhpat taluka, Kutch district, as Gujarat's first-ever 'Biodiversity Heritage Site', according to the state government.

Vantara partners with ACTP to reintroduce Spix's Macaws to Brazil

Jamnagar, January 30: The journey of restoring the Spix's macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii), a species declared extinct in the wild in 2000, has taken a major leap forward with Vantara's recent collaboration with the Association for the Conservation of Threatened Parrots (ACTP).

Australian research finds genetic diversity of plants, animals in decline globally

Sydney, Jan 30: Australian-led international research published on Thursday showed that genetic diversity in plants and animals has declined over the past three decades.

New Australian map to enhance conservation of species in ice-free Antarctica

Sydney, Jan 29: Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica's ice-free land that they say will help protect the continent's biodiversity.

Five Environmental Projects around streams get millions in funding

Tel Aviv, January 28: Five environmental projects funded by Israel's Ministry of Agriculture in and around areas of streams received additional development funding of approximately 10.5 million Shekels (USD 2.9 million) from the Israel Land Authority - the Fund for Preservation of Open Spaces.

Centre annuls auction of Nayakkarpatti Tungsten block in TN to protect heritage area

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