Cuscuta Dodder
Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder or amarbel in India, is a genus of parasitic plants with over 201 species, mostly found in temperate and tropical…
Biodiversity
NITI Aayog Launches Agroforestry Portal and Report
NITI Aayog has launched the “Greening India’s Wastelands with Agroforestry (GROW)” report and portal on February 12, 2024, marking a significant step in India’s agroforestry…
Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF), launched in August 2023 at the 7th Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, Canada, represents a significant…
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…
Trichoglossum syamviswanathii
Trichoglossum syamviswanathii is a newly discovered fungus species within the Geoglossaceae family, known for its distinctive “hairy earth tongue” appearance. Discovered in February 2024 near…
Nematodes
Nematodes are a diverse group of organisms playing significant roles in ecology and agriculture. They are key bioindicators for monitoring soil health and environmental changes.…
State of the World’s Migratory Species – 2024 Report
The “State of the World’s Migratory Species – 2024 Report” presents a critical and comprehensive assessment of the conservation status and population trends of migratory…
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…
Mahmudia Wetland
The Mahmudia Wetland, a part of the biodiverse Danube Delta in Romania, has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. Initially drained for agricultural…
