In jeopardy

Proposed bill may imperil West Bengal's waterbodies

This coastal village in Mozambique now at the mercy of Chinese mining company

Local residents want the government to probe into company's operations and negotiate compensation for irresponsible sand mining

"Inside" and "outside" stakes in wetlands

The rediscovery of the value of wetlands the world over will be short-lived if they are not properly managed and conserved

Protecting wetlands

Fishing for money

Dangerzone

Last call

Will the song of the sarus be heard when the wetlands of Uttar Pradesh are drained?

PROTECTING WETLANDS

Afghanistan's parched wetlands

This war-ravaged country is heading for a disaster

Bacteria that reduces fertilser use

indian scientists have discovered a novel microorganism in salty marshlands, which has the potential to absorb nitrogen -- an essential plant …

Insight on wetlands

The destruction of wetlands began more than a thousand years ago

CHINA

Hostile guests

Invasive alien species threaten biodiversity of Sri Lanka

Browner has green intentions

The new US Environmental Protection Agency administrator Carol Browner, the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, has a tough job …

Rough weather ahead for wetlands committee

The newly-formed combined committee on wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs faces a big challenge from heavy encroachments and popular opposition

A month on, NGT’s order on Kolkata wetland yet to be implemented

Vedic Dharma Sansthan Trust erected a 60-feet-tall structure in wetland region, which was deemed illegal by the National Green Tribunal

Warning sounded

UNITED NATIONS

Under the scanner

National status will fetch it funds

A proposal to include the Calcutta wetlands in the list of waterbodies of national importance will protect it from real estate developers as well …

Craning glory: Demoiselle cranes find sanctuary in Rajasthan village

Kheechan village on the edge of the Thar desert lies on the migration route of demoiselle cranes travelling from their breeding grounds in …

Terai damming away its wildlife

THREATENED WETLAND

Dying wetlands

Almost 40 per cent of all wetlands in Assam are under threat

At the receiving end

Bangladesh jittery over India's river linking scheme