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
India finally gives in on TRIPS waiver
The WTO agreement on a limited patents waiver merely restates exemptions already available under existing rules
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&…
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 …
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 …
Self-withering: Biodiversity Convention’s new global framework raises basic questions
Fairness and North-South balance embedded in the treaty made the West uncomfortable with it
IN PHOTOS: Species unlisted by CITES being traded more than recognised ones, says study
Species unlisted in CITES were imported 3.6 times more into the US than listed ones
Least developed countries need help to overcome COVID-19-induced economic setback: UNCTAD
Boosting productive capacities biggest hope for LDC to cushion COVID-19 impacts
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
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
2 leopard skins, bones recovered in Odisha, 1 arrested
At least 155 leopards have been poached across Odisha in the last 10 years
BIMSTEC region can provide green, affordable energy access to all
It is necessary to develop renewable energy in a sustainable, eco-friendly manner
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 …
CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking
Handsome and docile gecko species faces threat in international pet trade market
The revival plan: India’s journey from destroying cheetah population to reintroducing it
70 years after cheetahs went extinct, India brings 8 African cheetahs to revive the population
Unfair fields: Asymmetric WTO rules let US inflate cotton subsidies must be reformed
Cottton farmers in India and other Global South countries, like the Afican C-4 of benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, at peril …
Land use change major cause behind biodiversity loss, finds WWF report
Asia Pacific region lost 45% of its vertebrate population in four-and-half decades, while the global average was 68%
CAQM’s focus on captive thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR a welcome step, but challenges ahead
Several industries Down To Earth spoke to were unaware of the new order or were perplexed about the technical feasibility of it in …