Human activities impact wildlife, even in protected areas: Study

Jaguars, mountain gorillas and Sunda pangolins impacted by human population density and habitat fragmentation despite living in deep forest reserves

Failure to find adequate funds may hamper Kunming-Montreal biodiversity targets

The Global Environment Facility has to ensure that the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund has access to at least $200 billion per year by 2030

Supreme Court modifies order on construction ban within one kilometre of protected areas

The apex court said it is not possible to implement a uniform ESZ in every protected area because of interstate boundaries

Step to accountability? Revised draft of standards for firms to self-report environmental impact approved

Decided standards will allow organisations to publicly disclose their major impacts on biodiversity and its management

Philanthropists announce $5 billion for biodiversity restoration, conservation

Largest-ever private funding commitment for biodiversity a momentous move for a nature-positive world, says WWF

African countries propose concerted action to conserve giraffes at CMS CoP 13

International online database, involvement of communities, a conservation fund and translocation guidelines are some of the proposal’s …

India lost 668,400 ha forests in 5 years, 2nd highest globally: Report

India was ranked between Brazil and Indonesia in UK-based firm’s report

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 …

Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health

During the 5-day session, members will also discuss the commission’s future work

More than 100 days of dry spell have caused 200 forest fires in Odisha since January 1: Data

There has been a 250% rise in fire incidents in India this year compared to 2022

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

Brazil GEF meet: Agreement on new biodiversity conservation fund; to be ratified in August

Indigenous peoples and local communities to get 20 per cent of the funds

‘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 …

Tigers in South Africa: A farming industry exists — often for their body parts

These big cats aren’t native to South Africa and are considered an alien species

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

Study finds land availability limited to achieve biodiversity targets and apply climate mitigation strategy

Commitment of 120 million sq km for land-based carbon dioxide removal potentially conflicts with “30x30” target

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 …

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

Reptiles in South Africa are under threat — but there’s good news too

Many species of threatened reptiles are inadequately conserved in formally protected areas

South Africa’s great white sharks are changing locations — they need to be monitored for beach safety and conservation

Great white sharks have a pivotal role in marine ecosystems