Many protected migratory species declining: Report
73 per cent of Appendix I and 48 per cent of Appendix II species of the Convention on Migratory Species are diminishing, it says, with …
CITES CoP 2019: Conservationist Vivek Menon wins Clark Bavin Award
Menon, who heads conservation non-profit Wildlife Trust of India, was awarded the award for his efforts towards wildlife enforcement at the …
There are so many problems with the Anthropocene definition: Amitav Ghosh
The author spoke to Down To Earth on the shortcomings of the narrative around the Anthropocene
Can vaccines become as cheap as generics?
Unlike with drugs, freeing up patents will not make it any easier to manufacture vaccines for COVID-19, says Cipla’s Hamied
Dummy’s guide to how trade rules affect access to COVID-19 vaccines
The WTO is considering whether to temporarily waive certain rules about TRIPS, to allow more countries access to vaccines, drugs needed to …
COVID-19: Shut pet markets, animal protection organisation urges PM
The animal rights organisation said that both SARS and COVID-19 were caused by viruses linked to wildlife markets in China
India's withdrawal from RCEP a breather on many fronts
India's decision to pull out of RCEP means its policy on access to inexpensive drugs will not be under pressure
124 tigers poached every year for 18 years in Asia: Report
Most of the seizures of tiger body parts occurred in India, finds a report released by TRAFFIC
Transboundary climate risks impact agricultural production in every country: Report
International trade in six major agricultural commodities, including rice and wheat, affected by transboundary climate risks
Border, forest officials seize live pangolins, deer horns on Bihar-Nepal border
The pangolins were seized from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran district; the deer horns were found in Araria district
World elephant day: Recent killings show Odisha’s elephants live in constant danger
The elephant mortality rate has gone up alarmingly: The average deaths per year was 33 in 1990-2000, 46 in 2001-2010 and 76 since 2010.
Coronavirus vaccines: Tech transfer is the new mantra
A tech transfer hub for mRNA vaccines is being set up in South Africa, a first for the continent; but will the pharmaceutical companies play ball?
TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, meds just got tougher after US support
Biden administration wants text-based negotiations on a waiver limited to vaccines but no one is complaining
COVID-19 not enough to scare smugglers off pangolins
Special Task Force officials in Odisha rescued a pangolin that was going to be sold at Abhimanpur village near Cuttack April 16
Wildlife Week: Improved fielding can help overcome sour relations at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Human-wildlife conflict has led to strained relationships between villagers and forest staff
Hunting elephants, rhinos and pangolins for trade may affect climate, says UN paper; here is how
UNODC paper highlights that illegal wildlife trade has implications for ecosystem function and resilience, including to the persistence of …
High road to Dubai COP28: Why discussions on carbon credits are important at upcoming Bonn climate conference
Bonn Conference will advance the work on how countries can cooperate to fulfil their nationally determined contributions to address climate change&…
India finally gives in on TRIPS waiver
The WTO agreement on a limited patents waiver merely restates exemptions already available under existing rules
Sharks are thriving at the Kermadec Islands, but not the rest of New Zealand, amid global decline
It’s time New Zealand put more resources into understanding our oldest and most vulnerable fishes and the far-flung subtropical waters in …
World Biodiversity Day 2023: Are we on track to meet targets under global framework
With just around 7 years to achieve the targets set under the Global Biodiversity Framework, the progress so far is unimpressive
Almost 60% of Africa’s low-income countries in debt distress: UNCTAD
Ghana and Tunisia are in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for emergency loans
Climate-based protectionism: Green public procurement can incentivise public sector to eliminate polluting tech
The tool presents an opportunity for the Indian manufacturing sector to change course in time for major policy shifts across the world
2 leopard skins, bones recovered in Odisha, 1 arrested
At least 155 leopards have been poached across Odisha in the last 10 years
Centre lays down policy on cattle dehorning & castration 63 years after implementation of animal cruelty Act
Notification defines how to carry out painful procedures on animals; rearers say cattle at mercy of veterinarian
Poaching, habitat loss push Africa’s elephants to the brink
IUCN declares African forest and savanna elephants as ‘critically endangered’ and ‘endangered’ based on latest population …