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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 MoreIUCN Adds Arctic Seals and Birds to Red List Why in the News? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released an updated Red List of Threatened Species, revealing that several Arctic seals and bird species now face increasing threats from climate change, habitat loss, and human activities across fragile marine ecosystems. …
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 MoreWhy in the news? Survey aims to estimate the Nilgiri Tahr population, with IUCN involvement, to remove the species from endangered status. source:worldmap About the Nilgiri Tahr Survey in Tamil Nadu: Objective: The Tamil Nadu government aims to conduct a synchronised survey from April 29 to estimate the population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Partnerships: …
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