The amount will be routed through the State Biodiversity Boards of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh to three Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs): Sakharwadi village in Satara district, Kunjirwadi ...

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 1.36 crore to support grassroots biodiversity conservation in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. The funds are meant to strengthen local efforts ...

With more than 1,400 species worldwide, bats are linchpins of ecosystems, serving as pest controllers, pollinators, and ...

“To date, TMP has adopted a total of 108 hectares under the DENR’s NGP, with sites in upland and coastal areas in Cavite, ...

Recognising and rewarding local communities for acting as custodians of biological heritage, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released Rs 18.3 lakh to Biodiversity Management Committees ...

The participation of local communities and other stakeholders in managing forestry and conservation projects can help to ...

Suriname is fighting to protect its rainforests after making a historic pledge to safeguard 90% of its carbon sink.

For India, biodiversity credits present three key opportunities to advance conservation and community well-being.

Bamboo, palm, and banana trees look and act like trees, but are actually closer to grasses in how they grow because—unlike ...

The illegal trade in giant African harvester ants endangers local biodiversity and could spread invasive species in destination countries.Four men were convicted in May for attempting to smuggle 5 440 ...

In a strong demonstration of its commitment to fair and equitable sharing of benefits and conservation and sustainable use of ...

Relying on a handful of crops makes the entire system more vulnerable to pests, disease, and climate shocks. By cultivating a ...