India Adds 4 New Ramsar Wetlands, First for Jharkhand & Sikkim
India has added four new wetlands to the Ramsar List, bringing the total to 89. This includes the first-ever Ramsar sites for Jharkhand (Udhwa Lake) a
World Wetlands Day 2025: Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future
Celebrated annually on 2 February, World Wetlands Day aims to raise global awareness of the vital role of wetlands for people, nature and culture. T
What is blue carbon?
Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by marine ecosystems. The term “blue carbon” is an extension of the well-known concept of “
A blooming tale of transformation
A Coonoor-based civil society group took over the town’s solid waste management five years ago, transforming the open municipal dumpyard into
Increasing summer temperatures impacting birds in Indian cities
Intense summer heat affected animals in some cities across India, particularly birds, causing dehydration and other heat-associated illnesses.
Eleven new biosphere reserves added to global list
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance for con
Amit Ghosh Addresses high-level policy dialogue on ‘Deciphering the Interlinkage of Climate Change, Hunger and Poverty’
The objective of the event was to delve into bringing climate action, poverty reduction, and hunger alleviation closer together and present a vital op
India Water Foundation At UN Human Rights Council Highlights Progress In Sanitation And Rights To Water
Geneva: India Water Foundation highlighted the country’s commendable progress in the field of sanitation and rights to water at the 54th Session of
Forests face increasing risk of wildfires and pests due to climate change
The world’s forests are becoming increasingly susceptible to wildfires and pests due to climate change, according to a new report by the UN Food and