Protection be damned

Protected areas across the world seem dotted with dams and more are to come up, going by this map from a recent study

‘Gorilla conservation shows that humans can right their wrongs’

Down To Earth talks to Jillian Miller, who has been leading international, community-based gorilla conservation charity, The Gorilla Organization …

Commonwealth adopts ‘Living Lands Charter’ for future generations

Document at CHOGM Rwanda comes after 2 years of consultation, engagement and negotiation with Commonwealth members, UN Rio Convention & other …

Crucial biodiversity hotspots still not under protection radar

According to a report, protected areas are critical for maintaining a healthy environment for people as well as nature

Under stress

Biodiversity at risk in protected forest areas

India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (May 13-19)

Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of Indian ecology, botany and zoology

Forest conservation: indigenous peoples invest less than other agencies, but achieve equal outcome

According to a recent study, indigenous people and local communities are able to conserve forests by investing only 16–23 per cent of the …

Primate under threat: Why the slender loris needs a protected area in Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul

The insectivorous animal is a great help in eradicating harmful insects; but it is gravely threatened due to a number of factors

Indigenous people not given their due for conserving forests: UNCCD report

The report says that despite them being the best custodians of forests globally, indigenous people are criminalised and intimidated

Gogabeel is Bihar's first community reserve

Notified on August 2, it is also Bihar’s fifteenth Protected Area

Wildlife conservation in India: are we really serious?

Fast-track forest clearances that are an indicator of India’s development also pose a question–what is the future of wildlife in India?

Protecting farmlands, not just forests, can also ensure bird biodiversity: study

A new study shows that species richness of birds was higher in agricultural lands than in the protected area, except for specialised species such …

Trump to shrink two national monuments in Utah to allow drilling, mining

Despite raging protests, the US President will announce his decision in Utah today

Everything you need to know about the man-animal conflict

What makes animals stray into human habitations? With the Centre permitting states to cull animals declared as vermin, we explore some of the …

Bangladesh allows nearly 200 polluting factories near Sundarbans

As environmentalists raise concerns over this free-for-all, all eyes are now on the High Court, which has stayed the permissions, and will hold …

Jumbo without a jungle

Experts from the fields of history and conservation tell Down To Earth about why, despite featuring so frequently in Indian history and culture, …

Why there is a need to protect wildlife?

In a deeper analysis, it will appear that protecting wildlife is vital for the present as well as future generations

How cheap?

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

4 species added to recovery programme by Wildlife Board

Northern River Terrapin, Clouded Leopard, Arabian Sea Humpback Whale, and the Red Panda were added to a recovery programme for critically …

Does tourism really suffer at sites listed as World Heritage In Danger?

Three other famous tourist destinations have also been in the spotlight of the World Heritage Committee, with little indication that this has …

Bustards to lose ground

Supreme Court orders denotification of irrationally big sanctuary

Park for mariners

Living on the edge

Green nod to 87 development projects in 2 years; 2.3 million trees to be felled: MoEFCC

Of these infrastructure projects, three highway projects will fall in Protected Areas