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IUCN Flags Ecological Concerns in Western Ghats Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its World Heritage Outlook 4 Report, has categorized India’s Western Ghats, Manas National Park, and Sundarbans as sites of “significant concern”, citing climate change, tourism, invasive species, and infrastructure development as major ecological threats. These …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Sanctuary Status for Saranda Forest Why in the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify 314 sq. km of Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary, citing ecological degradation and loss of biodiversity. This decision highlights the challenges of global governance in balancing conservation efforts with local development needs. …
Read MoreMosquitoes Discovered in Iceland Amid Warming Climate and Changing Air Quality Why in the News? For the first time, mosquitoes have been found in Iceland, signalling a major ecological shift linked to climate change and deteriorating air quality. Scientists from the Natural Science Institute of Iceland confirmed the presence of Culiseta Alaskaensis, a species previously …
Read MoreArmenia Joins IUCN to Boost Global Conservation Efforts Why in the News? Armenia has officially become the newest State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), announced during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and preparation to host CBD COP17 in 2026. …
Read MoreGREAT NICOBAR REVIVES THE ISSUE OF NATURE’S LEGAL RIGHTS Why in the news? Several legal precedents exist worldwide that emphasize the protection of territories and natural resources. Ecologically, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are among the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, serving as a global carbon sink and climate regulator. However, the development approach to these …
Read MoreRivers play a crucial role in water supply, biodiversity, food sourcing, recreation, hydroelectric energy, and flood management within natural and human systems.
Read MoreVultures in India: Crisis, Environmental Impact, and Conservation Introduction Vultures, often called “nature’s clean-up crew”, play a vital role in ecosystems by feeding on carcasses and preventing disease outbreaks. In the 1980s, India had nearly 40 million vultures, but within two decades, populations crashed by over 95 %—one of the fastest declines ever recorded in …
Read MoreIllustrates key causes, effects, and solutions of human activities threatening coral reefs, highlighting urgent global environmental challenges.
Read MoreIndia Launches First Vulture Conservation Portal in Assam: A Step Towards Social Justice and Reservation in India Why in the News ? An Assam-based foundation, in collaboration with Gauhati University, has launched India’s first vulture conservation portal to build a nationwide network of conservationists, researchers, and communities. This initiative aims to raise awareness and strengthen …
Read MoreTamil Nadu Records Lowest Rosewood Tree Density Why in the News? A study by the Institute of Wood Science and Technology (IWST), Bengaluru revealed that Tamil Nadu has the lowest population density of Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), also known as East Indian Rosewood, in South India. The lapse of the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) …
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