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,…
Environment & Ecology
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…
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…
Climate Tipping Points
Climate tipping points refer to critical thresholds in the Earth’s climate system, beyond which significant and potentially irreversible changes occur. Recent news highlights an increased…
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…
