Bihar Bird Sanctuaries Gain International Ramsar Status
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Conservation Areas
Sariska Tiger Reserve: Supreme Court Orders Mine Closures
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 68 mines located within one kilometer of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to protect…
Biodiversity-Heritage Site – Gupteswar Forest
Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) are unique ecosystems characterized by their rich biodiversity, including a variety of wild and domesticated species. Under the Biological Diversity Act…
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park, located in Karnataka, India, is currently at the center of a controversial proposal by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to…
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary
Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Himalayan foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, India, is a crucial biodiversity hotspot established in 1989. It spans 218 square kilometers…
Discuss the significance of UNESCO biosphere reserves in promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable development (250 words)
Biosphere reserves, designated by UNESCO, serve as models for balancing conservation of biological diversity and its sustainable use. They are areas o…
Joint Call to Action for Forests
The year 2023 marks a crucial halfway point for the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within this context, the launch of the…
