Dipankar Ghose, Senior Director of Biodiversity Conservation at WWF-India, on how he found his career path

Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate change and reduce biodiversity loss. But if the past is prolonged, many of those planted trees won't survive. And if they do, they could end up as biological deserts that lack the richness and resilience of healthy forests.

"By adding the right flowers to your garden, you can support biodiversity and make it look extra beautiful."

Here, birds of paradise live it up in the treetops, but it’s the immense biodiversity of the archipelago’s marine habitats that’ll really blow you out of the water.

Many of these areas are also recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas, underscoring their importance for conservation, restoration, and long-term environmental balance.

Are such plantations ‘alive to all forms of native flora and fauna’ or do they ‘limit biodersity almost completely’?

by reema mewar : laxmi nagar zone of the nagpur municipal cooperation (nmc), once among the city’s better-performing green zones, has fallen to the bottom three among ten zones in terms of biodiversity and green open spaces. t

April 26 marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at Reactor 4 of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The accident caused the largest ever release of radioactive material into the environment, and at the time people predicted that the affected area would be rendered uninhabitable, devoid of life for thousands of years. But the reality is quite different.

Apocalyptic headlines overlook conservation and biodiversity successes.

A major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more frequent and may threaten a large share of land animal habitats by 2085. The analysis suggests that overlapping climate stressors could accelerate biodiversity loss and increase extinction risks across ecosystems worldwide.

Citizen scientists join the global City Nature Challenge 2026 to map urban biodiversity despite a heatwave in A.P.

France defends excluding climate change from G7 environment talks to avoid US tensions, focuses on biodiversity and water, prepares for G7 Summit 2026 in France.

France's decision to keep climate change off the G7 agenda was deemed pragmatic, avoiding conflict with the U.S. President Trump's climate change stance. Minister Monique Barbut highlighted progress on biodiversity and water protection, emphasizing collaboration on shared issues as France led the discussions.

A PEOPLE’s organization in Pampanga saw enhanced livelihood opportunities after receiving souvenir products from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under its Biodiversity-Friendly Enterprise (BDFE) program.

The 2,600-square km Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, created after the 1986 disaster that displaced 115,000 people, now hosts thriving populations of wolves, bison, and rare birds. Studies show biodiversity has increased, with wildlife levels matching or exceeding uncontaminated reserves despite ongoing radiation

BNHS and the Central University of Rajasthan have signed an MoU to collaborate on biodiversity research, conservation, and academic exchange. The partnership will focus on joint studies, fieldwork, and training programmes, offering students practical exposure while strengthening conservation efforts.

Chernobyl’s exclusion zone has become one of Europe’s biggest nature reserves.

Ce dimanche 26 avril, le site du Castel invite le public à découvrir ses nouveaux aménagements et ses pratiques en faveur de la biodiversité et ...

World Earth Day was observed at Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary as Green Works Trust marked its 10th anniversary with conservation-focused activities. The programme aimed to sensitise local communities on environmental responsibility and biodiversity protection. Rupali Naik led a session on plastic pollution, while exhibitions showcased initiatives.

“Biodiversity is not just an environmental issue—it is foundational to our economy, our identity, and our way of life,” Potaka said.