INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF WILDLIFE HABITATS
Forest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 years, India informs UNFF
Globally, India ranks third in the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020. During the session, India said it gives high priority to biodiversity and wildlife conservation, having expanded the network of protected areas to over a thousand wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserves, biosphere reserves, and other wildlife habitats. The recent celebrations marking 50 years of 'Project Tiger' and 30 years of 'Project Elephant' underscore India's commitment to species conservation and habitat protection, the environment ministry said in a statement.
The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapes
India had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth. Emphasis on wildlife preservation, social interaction, emission reduction for sustainable urban living.
Humans of business, raise animals' spirits
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can benefit society by enabling gender equality and protecting indigenous populations. Governments address human interactions with animals through conservation efforts, but businesses should also contribute financially. This includes domesticated animals that have improved human existence and contributed to surplus production. Businesses can strengthen wildlife conservation efforts through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and develop veterinary sciences.
PM to inaugurate Rs 5000 crore Agri-economy project, Hazratbal shrine development project in Srinagar on March 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Srinagar on March 7 to inaugurate the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the integrated development of Hazratbal shrine. The visit also includes the launch of tourism sector projects and the distribution of appointment orders to new government recruits of J&K.
The planet needs solar power. Can we build it without harming nature?
The sun shines strong, the terrain is flat and high-voltage transmission lines are in place from a decommissioned coal plant.
Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: This UK photographer wins top wildlife prize
The winning photo, 'Ice Bed', serves as a visual representation of the detrimental impacts of climate warming and habitat loss. It highlights the integral bond between animals and their habitats and emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change.
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PM Modi to inaugurate multiple development projects, flag off trains in Ayodhya on December 30
A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said Modi's vision is to develop modern, world-class infrastructure in Ayodhya, improve connectivity and revamp its civic facilities, which also conform to the rich history and heritage of the city where devouts believe Lord Ram was born. The building's facade depicts the architecture of the Ram temple while its interiors are decorated with local art, paintings and murals depicting Lord Ram's life.
IIT-Guwahati, Brahmaputra Board develop indigenous river model BRAHMA-2D
This comprehensive mathematical model can help to understand flow of large braided rivers like Brahmaputra, providing valuable insights to field engineers to design sustainable hydraulic structures like Spurs, Revetment and other river bank protection measures.
Asiatic black bear cub released back into the wild in Arunachal Pradesh
An 8-month-old orphaned Asiatic black bear cub was successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild by the Department of Environment and Forest Arunachal Pradesh, Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). The male bear cub, rescued earlier in the year, was too young to survive on its own, leading to its admission to the Centre for Bear Rehabilitation and Conservation (CBRC) in Pakke.
International Investors and Realty Developers focuses on sustainable development
Global funds and developers focusing on income yielding assets like Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (BIRET),Blackstone Inc, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, APG Sustainable Real Asset, Embassy Reit are some of the top corporates who are aggressively adopting ESG across its asset classes. This surge in interest aligns with the increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings, given the projected doubling of global building floor area in the next three decades
Soon, Gurgaon may have a 15-km Leopard park with jungle safari facility
A plan to protect a 15km stretch of the Aravalis from Bandhwari landfill to Damdama lake in Gurgaon has been unveiled. The project aims to create a 15km jungle trail and establish a leopard park in Behrampur village. The initiative is a collaboration between the forest department, district administration, GMDA, and MCG.
Trident Realty to invest Rs 700 crore in development of independent floors in Panchkula
This low-rise development is part of the integrated township – Trident Hills and offers exclusive living spaces that prioritize privacy, safety, and security.
Storm surge massively helps juvenile tarpon and snook; Here’s how baby fishes survive
The events which bring exceptionally high water levels, serve as a lifeline for the newborn fish.
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve records 75% rise in tiger population
The VTR occupies a core area of 909.86 sqkm of Valmiki Sanctuary located in West Champaran district. The VTR was established as the 18th tiger reserve in 1990 and ranked fourth in density of tiger population. Rivers Gandak and Masan flow through this area. Gandak river, with the Himalayan Mountain Range as a backdrop, offers breathtaking views and a haven for photographers.
‘Biodiversity protection doesn’t mean millions of job losses — economic activity which encroaches on ecosystems quantifiably harms humanity’
A large part of my work tries to figure out this multifaceted puzzle by analysing what happens in a region in terms of tangible outcomes when it undergoes a significant decline in species. A complement to this work is to see how effective conservation policies are and whether these tend to have large indirect costs as impacts on land or labour markets.
Deep sea mining permits may be coming soon. What are they and what might happen?
The International Seabed Authority - the United Nations body that regulates the world's ocean floor - is preparing to resume negotiations that could open the international seabed for mining, including for materials critical for the green energy transition.
India's project to have more cheetahs hits a roadblock as villagers protest fencing of wildlife sanctuary
Project Cheetah, an initiative that aims to bring cheetahs back to India, has been met with resistance from villagers in the Mandsaur district who are protesting against the fencing of Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. The National Tiger Conservation Authority had previously identified Gandhi Sagar as a suitable habitat for cheetahs, but the ongoing protests have halted fencing work.
Inadequate space for cheetahs in MP's Kuno National Park, claims ex-WII official
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which is overseeing the ambitious cheetah reintroduction project in the country, has called a meeting in New Delhi on Monday in the wake of the death of two cheetahs out of the 20 felines translocated to KNP from Namibia and South Africa over the last eight months, an official said.
SC modifies '1 Km' green zone order, lifts ban on development
According to the to court, hundreds of villages were situated within the ESZs in the country and "if no permanent construction is to be permitted for any purpose, a villager who is desirous to reconstruct his house would not be permitted. Similarly, if there is an extension in their family and some additional construction is required for accommodating the enlarged family, the same would also not be permitted.".
Tiger census 2022 world's most extensive wildlife survey: Report
India's 2022 all-India tiger estimation is the most extensive wildlife survey to date, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The survey spanned 20 states and involved a foot survey of 6,41,449 km, 3,24,003 sampled habitat plots, and camera traps at 32,588 locations, capturing 4,70,81,881 images. The survey identified an increase in tiger populations with a minimum estimated population of 3,167 individuals, up from 2,697 in 2018.
PM Modi's visit to Karnataka for 'Project Tiger' garners wide praise; former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen calls him 'ICONIC'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a "safari" at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghats on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of "Project Tiger '. Modi, dressed in a speckled safari clothing and hat, reportedly covered about 20-km distance in the open jeep, during the Safari at the Tiger Reserve, located partly in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district, and partly in H.D.Kote and Nanjangud taluks of Mysuru District.
Between development and deep blue sea: What does Great Nicobar plan mean for the island and India?
Even as concerns related to ecology, biodiversity and lives of indigenous communities remain, there is no denying the importance of the project due to its strategic location.
Elevated four-lane NH via Kaziranga set to get okay
National Highway 715, which passes through the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger reserve area in Assam, is likely to be decommissioned soon.
Bihar to hold wildlife census to make Kaimur sanctuary tiger-friendly
"The wildlife census is a must as it is the first step towards developing the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary into a tiger-bearing landscape. The exercise will start from January 15 and will be completed in 4-5 months," Bihar Chief Wildlife Warden P K Gupta told PTI.
In a first, ten captive-bred critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoise to be rewilded in Nagaland
This first monitored rewilding of the critically endangered tortoise in India comes after over five years of conservation breeding efforts at Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur.
Gir lions to be translocated only after looking at all aspects: Govt in Parliament
In April 2013, the Supreme Court had ordered the shifting of some of Gujarat's lions to the Kuno sanctuary in neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, saying the species is under threat of extinction and needs a second home. The apex court had directed the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to shift them by October 2013.
Chilika lake a hotspot of biodiversity
"For the first time, near-threatened ferruginous ducks and a group of Eurasian otters were spotted in the lagoon in the 2022 Flora and Fauna Survey in Chilika Lake carried out on February 1," an official in the Chilika Development Authority (CDA) said.
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