When Arrowhead, one of Ranthambore National Park’s favourite tigers, died of cancer, the Internet exploded with tributes. However, wildlife biologist Sanjay Gubbi, whose work focusses on the conservation of large carnivores such as tigers and leopards, believes that selective sympathies towards animals that have attained celebrity status, often because of their popularity with tourists, may … Read more
The decision was taken to motivate farmers to take up planting of rosewood trees on their patta lands. | Photo Credit: File photo Tamil Nadu will no longer have specific legislation to regulate rosewood exploitation, as the State government has decided not to renew the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) Act, 1994, allowing the legislation to … Read more
Bhajan Lal Sharma | Photo Credit: PTI A fortnight-long water conservation campaign was launched in Rajasthan on Thursday with an emphasis on restoration of traditional water sources, construction of water harvesting structures, ground water recharge, and repair of dams and canals. The campaign’s inauguration coincided with World Environment Day. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated … Read more
Visitors to Shettihalli, a village located amid thick forests about 20 km away from Shivamogga town in central Karnataka, have to pass through a check-post. The staff there enquire with them about the purpose of their visit and seek details of the persons they are planning to meet in the village. They also take a … Read more
The elephant-proof trench bordering the notified elephant corridor in the Sigur plateau. Photo: Special Arrangement The Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor Inquiry Committee has passed orders directing that all 12 resorts in the notified elephant corridor that had raised objections to being shutdown be dismantled, and fences around the properties be removed. Conservationists have welcomed the … Read more
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh during the Monsoon session of Parliament. | Photo Credit: PTI Former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on July 28 attacked the government over proposed amendments to The Forest Conservation Act 1980 and the National Biodiversity Act 2002, saying they will neither protect biodiversity nor promote conservation. Mr. Ramesh’s attack came … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally addresses the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Minister’s Meeting, in Chennai, on July 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI India has consistently been at the forefront in taking action on biodiversity conservation, protection, restoration and enrichment, and has set the bar even higher through the updated targets, Prime Minister Narendra … Read more
Gharials are critically endangered in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Species. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Buoyed by Gharial recovery efforts in West Champaran district’s Gandak river, the Bihar government, Los Angeles Zoo and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) have agreed to strengthen conservation efforts of the reptiles … Read more
A Biosphere Reserve (BR) refers to an international recognition granted by UNESCO to selected portions of natural and cultural landscapes, covering expansive regions of land or coastal/marine ecosystems, or sometimes a combination of both. It aims to balance economic and social development with the preservation of nature and associated cultural values. They serve as special … Read more
Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Jairam Ramesh. File | Photo Credit: Bhagya Prakash K Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday (May 16) said one of the proposed amendments to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, is to rename it ” Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam“, alleging it reflects the Modi government’s mindset of “imposing … Read more