First, justify jallikattu?
If the tradition has to be kept alive in spirit, then its proponents must muster courage to walk the talk
Natural embrace
Are we ecological serial killers or benevolent conservationists? Muriel Kakani narrates some refreshing perspectives of camel herders in Rajasthan
Forests could help eliminate global hunger, says report
Tree foods are often rich in vitamins, proteins and other vital nutrients. They can provide a diverse diet to people worldwide
Back from the dead! ‘Extinct’ frog species make a comeback
Researchers confirmed that many harlequin frogs once believed to be extinct are persisting
World Biodiversity Day: Ever more important amid COVID-19 pandemic
Various levels and forms of biodiversity such as ecosystems, species, genes across all taxonomic ranges are threatened, and facing an alarming …
Science, environment not a priority as Brazil announces major cuts in budget
The government has announced 51 per cent and 44 per cent cuts for environment and science & research respectively to reduce overall budget deficit
Romancing the trees
After trees of Delhi, filmmaker and tree lover Pradip Krishen finds his muse in Central Indian forests
Biodiversity Day: Focus on food biodiversity and human health
Sustainable management of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and seascapes can support the transition towards healthy diets, says UN …
After 25 years of trying, why aren’t we environmentally sustainable yet?
New research, looking at dozens of unsuccessful policies, has uncovered the basic elements of failure
Turtle turnaround
An initiative driven by fishing communities in Odisha has not only given the endangered Olive Ridley turtles a new lease of life, but has also …
COP15 CBD: Disclose biodiversity impact, address harmful subsidies, urges EU
Bulk of financial resources for implementation of targets needs to come domestically, says European Commission
Coffee that will keep the Cauvery flowing
It is time we thought long and deep about the origins of our rivers. Their birth is our life
Common science
A website helps people observe and understand nature while gathering scientific data
‘Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must feature role of indigenous people’
Members of International Indigenous Forum on Biodiversity stress their rights at biodiversity summit in Montreal
Adivasis in India: Co-existence and stewardship
Much is at stake in how we define co-existence. On the one hand is a largely western legacy of wildlife conservation, while on the other hand, is …
Konkan to get village-level biodiversity action plans
UNDP and Maharasthra government to prepare plans in consultation with gram sabhas,panchayats
Two worlds that never meet
Video Essay>> Dont cut my head off • by Somnath Batabyal, Matti Pohjonen, Kazimuddin Ahmed and Pradip Saha • produced in …
Brazil GEF meet: Over half a billion dollars set aside for work on biodiversity
Adequate funds are needed to meet the 4 goals & 23 targets set under the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity framework by 2030
How COVID lockdowns triggered changes in peregrine falcon diets
Urban pest control needs rethinking; pigeons contribute to the success of apex predators like the peregrine falcon
Zero draft of post-2020 biodiversity framework flags rapid decline
People's participation to preserve biodiversity, says UNEP chief at Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CoP
Worst marine heatwave on record killed one million seabirds in North Pacific Ocean
The heatwave may be just a taste of what is to come for seabirds around the world as climate change accelerates
International Biodiversity Day: It is about our relationship with nature
WATCH: Sunita Narain spells out why it is all about our choices as the world celebrates another International Biodiversity Day in the shadow of …
Bimstec: An opportunity to conserve wildlife and biodiversity
The regional alliance can promote an international model for close collaboration, cooperation, coordination and communication in the protection …
UNPFII calls for inclusion of indigenous people in socio-economic development, conservation of environment
UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues also demanded inclusion in preserving culture & languages
Study offers clues on ecological gain of weeding out Lantana
Researchers look into effect of removing invasive bush in Madhya Pradesh’s critical tiger conservation site