Global Newsfeed
    Stay up to date and follow the global discussion on the challenging interplay of biodiversity, agriculture, valuing nature and the essential services ecosystems provide us with, via reports, best practices and discussions in online media.
    Andhra workshop highlights sustainable use of marine biodiversity resources

    English

    Apr 30, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    Andhra workshop highlights sustainable use of marine biodiversity resources

    The programme was jointly organised by the National Biodiversity Authority and the AP State Biodiversity Board, which focused on the implementation of the Acces
    UP study on sea cucumber wins 2026 environmental science award, receives 2M grant from DOST

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    The Manila Times

    UP study on sea cucumber wins 2026 environmental science award, receives 2M grant from DOST

    A RECENT study on sea cucumber biodiversity and its implications for aquaculture, fishery management and conservation in the Philippines was named the 2026 NAST Environmental Science Awardee, given by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) recently.
    This giant 'heavenly pit' in China holds a hidden ecosystem below ground that has its own climate and wildlife

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    Times of India

    This giant 'heavenly pit' in China holds a hidden ecosystem below ground that has its own climate and wildlife

    Science News: Explore the hidden ecosystem of Xiaozhai Tiankeng in China, the world's largest sinkhole, which boasts a unique climate and wildlife, offering vital insights into biodiversity and evolution.
    Andhra Pradesh rolls out Marine ABS framework for fishermen

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    The Hindu

    Andhra Pradesh rolls out Marine ABS framework for fishermen

    Andhra Pradesh introduces Marine ABS framework to share marine resource revenues, benefiting local fishermen and promoting biodiversity conservation.
    Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, twice as fast as global average says UN-backed study

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    Livemint

    Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent, twice as fast as global average says UN-backed study

    The UN's WMO and EU's Copernicus report reveals that nearly all of Europe faced above-average heat in 2025, resulting in record wildfires and sea temperatures. The continent is warming twice as fast as the global average, impacting biodiversity and prompting urgent calls for climate action.
    Radioactive imaging reveals ants' secret food networks

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    Phys.org

    Radioactive imaging reveals ants' secret food networks

    Researchers at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the University of the Ryukyus have developed a new imaging method that makes it possible to see, in real time, how food is distributed and exchanged inside groups of ants. The work sheds light on how social insects organize themselves, and it could eventually help scientists detect early signs of disruption in insect communities that play essential roles in pollination, agriculture, and biodiversity.
    Prithu raises $1.1 m to scale carbon removal platform for nature-based solutions

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    The Hindu Business Line

    Prithu raises $1.1 m to scale carbon removal platform for nature-based solutions

    Climate tech start-up to expand regenerative agriculture projects and dMRV infrastructure in India
    Sitka planting and biodiversity

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    The Irish Times

    Sitka planting and biodiversity

    Anyone who has walked into a dense plantation of non-native spruce would find certain assertions hard to believe
    4 wild buffaloes from Kaziranga in Assam released at MP’s Kanha

    English

    Apr 29, 2026
    The New Indian Express

    4 wild buffaloes from Kaziranga in Assam released at MP’s Kanha

    First batch translocated from Kaziranga released in Kanha Tiger Reserve, marking a major biodiversity revival and grassland conservation effort
    Mandurah club Men of the Trees announces new scholarship opportunity for students

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    PerthNow

    Mandurah club Men of the Trees announces new scholarship opportunity for students

    A local volunteer group dedicated to restoring Peel’s native bushland and improving biodiversity has announced a new scholarship opportunity for young residents to plant a greener future.
    Old Seed festival in Araku spotlights tribal biodiversity and conservation efforts

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    The Hindu

    Old Seed festival in Araku spotlights tribal biodiversity and conservation efforts

    The Old Seed festival in Araku highlights tribal biodiversity and conservation, showcasing traditional seeds and sustainable farming practices.
    Traditional Seed Festival Celebrated With Fervour in Araku

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    Deccan Chronicle

    Traditional Seed Festival Celebrated With Fervour in Araku

    Organised by Sanjeevini, the festival promoted natural farming and conservation of indigenous seeds.
    Anant Ambani Steps In to Save Pablo Escobar’s Hippos

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    Deccan Chronicle

    Anant Ambani Steps In to Save Pablo Escobar’s Hippos

    Colombian authorities recently authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos, part of a fast-growing population descended from animals introduced in the 1980s and now classified as invasive due to risks to biodiversity and local communities
    Anant Ambani Steps In to Save Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    Deccan Chronicle

    Anant Ambani Steps In to Save Pablo Escobar’s Cocaine Hippos

    Colombian authorities recently authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos, part of a fast-growing population descended from animals introduced in the 1980s and now classified as invasive due to risks to biodiversity and local communities
    PM Narendra Modi mesmerised by the biodiversity of this city: Calls it “truly extraordinary”

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    Times of India

    PM Narendra Modi mesmerised by the biodiversity of this city: Calls it “truly extraordinary”

    Photo Courtesy: @narendramodi/XWith Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit bringing renewed attention to Sikkim, many travellers are once again looking toward Gangtok as one of India’s most rewarding Himalayan escapes. While the city is often celebrated for monasteries, mountain roads and clean urban charm, one of its greatest treasures lies beyond the usual tourist checklist, its extraordinary biodiversity. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, Gangtok is surrounded by forests, alpine meadows, mountain lakes and rich ecological zones that support an impressive range of wildlife, birds and plant species.
    Alien-like fish discovered in underground well reveals hidden world beneath Assam

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    India Today

    Alien-like fish discovered in underground well reveals hidden world beneath Assam

    Scientists have identified Gitchak nakana, a blind blood-red fish, in an underground aquifer in Assam's Goalpara district. The find highlights the region's hidden biodiversity and a species that evolved in isolation beneath the surface.
    Sunder Nursery to have a 30-acre microhabitat zone to remember Delhi’s once rich biodiversity

    English

    Apr 28, 2026
    The Indian Express

    Sunder Nursery to have a 30-acre microhabitat zone to remember Delhi’s once rich biodiversity

    Delhi’s Sunder Nursery will add an arboretum and new biodiversity zones under the Garden House project, showcasing native ecosystems and over 100 tree species.
    India's Banana Biodiversity Saved: New Gene Bank in Trichy Conserves Traditional Varieties

    English

    Apr 27, 2026
    Times of India

    India's Banana Biodiversity Saved: New Gene Bank in Trichy Conserves Traditional Varieties

    India is the world’s largest banana producer, grows tonnes of the crop every year. But many of its traditional varieties are disappearing, say scienti.
    Satheesan inaugurates Chuttuvattom Awards Season 7, says neighbourhood gatherings can counter social isolation in Kerala

    English

    Apr 27, 2026
    Malayala Manorama

    Satheesan inaugurates Chuttuvattom Awards Season 7, says neighbourhood gatherings can counter social isolation in Kerala

    Opposition leader V D Satheesan inaugurates Chuttuvattom Awards Season 7.V D Satheesan, neighbourhood gatherings, social isolation Kerala, Veettu Koottangal, community unity, residents associations, Kerala social change, inclusiveness friendship, women's empowerment Kerala, environmental protection initiatives, water conservation efforts, organic farming Kerala, substance abuse prevention, Manorama Online awards, Chuttuvattom Awards
    Rajasthan plans panchayat-level training to boost women's role in farming

    English

    Apr 27, 2026
    Business Standard

    Rajasthan plans panchayat-level training to boost women's role in farming

    The training program will also cover crop residue management, rainwater conservation, dryland farming, and timely irrigation during the critical growth stages of crops