Amid rising urbanisation, pollution and habitat loss, sparrow populations have declined. Kale’s efforts have inspired neighbours to adopt similar practices and spread awareness about conservation. His initiative shows how small, consistent steps can support environmental protection and biodiversity preservation.

Areas around Singapore's first regenerative microforest have been found to be up to 5°C cooler, with early signs that biodiversity is thriving as well. City Developments Limited is marking one year of the project near City Square Mall. Experts are studying the project as a nature-based solution to combat urban heat. C

World Sparrow Day in Mysuru emphasised sparrow conservation, featuring educational games, eco-friendly initiatives, and community pledges for biodiversity.

Selected NGOs to receive a total ₹24 crore (approx. $2.6M) for transformative projects, including water harvesting in Thar desert, biodiversity conservation in Jharkhand, enhancing healthcare access in Mizoram and enabling gender equality through education in Rajasthan

HCL Foundation announced winners of its 11th annual HCLTech Grant distributing Rs 24 crore among 12 NGOs focusing on water, biodiversity, healthcare, and education. Notable winners include projects in Rajasthan and Jharkand enhancing water harvesting, biodiversity conservation, rural healthcare access, and gender equality education.

The seminar was inaugurated by Adv. Laxman Landge, Director of the MVP Institute. Vice-principal Dr V. B. Boraste presided over the function. Distinguished guests present included Dr Dnyandev Mhaske, Vice-Chancellor of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil University (Satara); Dr Vishwas Chavan, Dean of NIST University (Odisha); and biodiversity expert Dr Vijay Barve

In the middle of the city, traditional growers blend crops with native species to preserve Pedra Branca state park’s biodiversity

A US startup supplies spray for fast-growing loblolly pines with the hope of increasing biodiversity – and reducing the need for artificial fertiliser

PRESS RELEASE: The initiative supports science-based mangrove restoration efforts that protect coastlines, enhance biodiversity, and strengthen climate resilience in vulnerable communities

BaseCamp Research has gone to the ends of the Earth to gather genomic data and pioneered new ways to compensate communities for protecting biodiversity

While no country is officially named the \"Land of Snakes,\" Brazil is loosely associated with the title due to its incredible biodiversity. This association is particularly strong with Ilha da Queimada Grande, or Snake Island, a small Brazilian island renowned as the most snake-dense place on Earth, home to the deadly golden lancehead viper.

Kohima, Mar 19 (PTI) Nagaland Forest Minister C L John on Thursday called for urgent action to address the rising human–elephant conflict and deforestation, as he stressed the need for stronger community engagement and stricter enforcement measures to protect the state’s biodiversity. Addressing the first-ever Nagaland Forest Officers Conference held at the Police Complex in […]

The 10-day programme combined theoretical insights with immersive field exposure, offering a holistic understanding of conservation challenges.

Nagaland Forest Minister C L John emphasized urgent strategies to combat human-elephant conflicts and deforestation. He called for a hunting ban and increased community engagement at the Nagaland Forest Officers Conference. Discussions included forest management and eco-tourism, with a need for better use of CAMPA funds and agarwood cultivation.

The Odisha government has signed an agreement with WASSAN to revive neglected crops and forgotten foods with a Rs 247.024 crore project. Spanning five years, the initiative will focus on promoting traditional crops, conserving biodiversity, and benefiting local farmers in 25 biodiversity-rich blocks across 15 districts.

The attraction, in vast disused stone mines, would create about 100 year-round jobs.

TORONTO, Mar 18: Madagascar is one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. The island country is well known for its diverse and endangered range of wildlife. This includes over 100 species of lemurs and six species of majestic baobab trees found nowhere else. The country is also among the world’s poorest. About 80 per cent of its population lives below the international poverty line of USD 2.15 a day. Attracting tourist visits to protected areas, such as Analamazaotra-Mantadia National Park, has […]

Nagpur: Noted scientist Shalini Dhyani has been elected to the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (MEP) of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform o.

Several state agencies, including the state pollution control board and the biodiversity board, are supporting the event

India is home to several non-venomous snakes that help the environment by controlling pests, protecting crops, and supporting biodiversity. Learn how these misunderstood reptiles are essential for our planet.