Biodiversity

Tropical rainforests like the Daintree face a decline in their ability to photosynthesize due to rising temperatures. A recent study reveals reduced carbon uptake, signaling a weakening of their role in mitigating climate change and affecting water cycle.

Despite its dark past, beehads host one of the world's most unique and charismatic ecosystems. In recent years, however, a decline in vegetation cover has exacerbated soil erosion leading to the formation of potholes and ditches.

Discover how Gandhi Fellow Suraj is reviving traditional bamboo plantation methods to combat soil erosion along Madhya Pradesh's Sewan River, offering farmers a sustainable solution that combines environmental and economic benefits.

India faces poverty and climate challenges worsened by deforestation. Inspired by Africa’s afforestation success, India can use tree planting to create jobs, boost incomes, and restore ecosystems, paving the way for a greener, equitable future.

WWF's report details 742 new species found in the Congo Basin (2013–2023), including plants, reptiles, and mammals, emphasizing its ecological value and the need for protection amid global biodiversity decline

Tigers in Peril: High population, higher deaths, train accidents emerge as silent killers after hunting, demanding urgent conservation intervention.

The Second Bird Survey at Sardarpur Bird Sanctuary, led by Wildlife Warriors and the Forest Department, documented 24 new bird species, raising the count to 94. The findings underscore the area's bird diversity and call for increased conservation efforts.

Bihar's ₹32 lakh NDRC, launched in March 2024 to conserve endangered Gangetic dolphins, lies inactive due to lack of resources, delaying critical research and conservation efforts for India's national aquatic animal

In India, the Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, has launched a conservation initiative to protect the species.

Tigers or tribals: The conservation dilemma unfolds as state governments resist forest rights while the Tiger Corridor Project threatens mass displacement of indigenous communities across India.