2023-24 El Niño – One of the Strongest on Record
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that the ongoing El Niño event, which started developing rapidly during July-August 2023 and reached moderate strength by…
Environment & Ecology
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), initiated by India’s Environment Ministry and approved on March 1, 2024, represents a strategic intergovernmental effort to foster global…
Leopard in India
The report on the status of snow leopards in India, released on January 30, 2024, marked a significant scientific achievement as it presented the first-ever…
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle (Pelochelys cantorii)
Cantor’s giant softshell turtle, scientifically known as Pelochelys cantorii, is a fascinating and unique species of freshwater turtle native to Southeast Asia. These turtles are…
Kerala’s Human-wildlife Conflict Crisis and Demands for Legal Reforms
The crisis of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala has escalated in recent years, marked by increasing incidents of dangerous interactions between humans and wildlife such as…
Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) Metric
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric, developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with contributions from over 50 global organizations,…
Pollution caused by plastic
The report by the Public Accounts Committee on “Pollution caused by plastic” focuses on the UK’s efforts to combat plastic pollution. It highlights the current…
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…
NITI Aayog’s GROW Initiative
The NITI Aayog’s GROW initiative, known as the “Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India,” is a partnership between NITI Aayog, the…
