India conservation
UNESCO Recognizes India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve: 13th Site Added to World Network
Sep 28, 2025 01:04 am CST
India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in the trans-Himalayan region has been designated by UNESCO as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, becoming India's 13th such recognized site. Spanning 7,770 square kilometers across Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti district, this unique ecosystem hosts rare flora and fauna including snow leopards and Himalayan ibex while supporting traditional sustainable practices among its 12,000 inhabitants.
India To Receive New Batch Of Cheetahs As Survival Rates Outpace Global Average
Sep 24, 2025 08:28 pm CST
India is preparing to welcome a new batch of 8-10 African cheetahs by December under its ambitious Cheetah Reintroduction Project, with advanced talks underway with Namibia, Botswana and Kenya.