biodiversity conservation
India's Project Cheetah Success: PM Modi Invites Global Wildlife Enthusiasts to Witness Conservation Triumph
Dec 04, 2025 12:23 pm CST
On International Cheetah Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's successful cheetah conservation efforts through Project Cheetah, which has resulted in a thriving population of 32 cheetahs including 21 India-born cubs. The initiative aims to restore ecological heritage and promote wildlife tourism, with cheetahs now flourishing in Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.
New Zealand's Aggressive Plan to Eliminate 2.5 Million Feral Cats by 2050 to Save Native Wildlife
Nov 27, 2025 08:54 pm CST
New Zealand has launched an ambitious conservation initiative to eradicate 2.5 million feral cats by 2050, designating them as "stone cold killers" threatening the country's unique biodiversity. This targeted campaign, part of the Predator Free 2050 program, aims to protect native species including endangered birds, bats, and lizards. Conservation Minister Tama Potaka emphasizes that domestic pets are not affected by this initiative, which will involve innovative control methods to be fully detailed by 2026.
Indian-Origin Students Lead UAE Team to Gold at 2025 FIRST Global Robotics Olympics with Innovative Bio-Preservation System
Nov 21, 2025 11:58 pm CST
A team of Indian-origin students representing the UAE has won gold at the 2025 FIRST Global Challenge, known as the "Olympics of Robotics." Their innovative project 'STASH' offers an electricity-free bio-preservation system for endangered species using sodium alginate hydrogel technology, marking UAE's first top prize in 36 years at this prestigious global competition held in Panama City.
Adani Ports Becomes First Indian Transport Utility to Adopt TNFD Framework for Nature-Related Disclosures
Nov 12, 2025 04:25 pm CST
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) has pioneered sustainability in India's logistics sector by becoming the first Integrated Transport Utility to adopt the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework. This commitment enhances the company's environmental stewardship, which already includes the restoration of over 7,200 hectares of mangroves, positioning APSEZ as a global leader in sustainable maritime operations.
India's First DNA-Based Wild Elephant Census Reveals Population of 22,446 - Comprehensive Study Shows Regional Distribution
Oct 15, 2025 02:30 pm CST
India's first DNA-based elephant census reveals a population of 22,446 wild elephants, approximately 17% lower than previous estimates. Using advanced genetic methods, researchers collected over 21,000 dung samples across 6.7 lakh kilometers of forest trails. The Western Ghats remains the largest elephant habitat with Karnataka leading in state-wise population. The study highlights ongoing conservation challenges including habitat loss and human-elephant conflict affecting this keystone species that represents 60% of remaining Asian elephants worldwide.
India's First DNA-Based Elephant Census Reveals 18% Population Decline: A Conservation Wake-Up Call
Oct 14, 2025 09:21 pm CST
India's pioneering DNA-based elephant census reveals a concerning 18% population decline, with numbers dropping from 27,312 to approximately 22,446. This comprehensive scientific survey, employing innovative genetic fingerprinting of over 21,000 dung samples, establishes a new baseline for conservation efforts across the country's diverse elephant landscapes, highlighting urgent challenges facing Asian elephant preservation despite India hosting 60% of the world's remaining population.
UNESCO Recognizes Spiti Valley as India's First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve: A Milestone for Himalayan Conservation
Sep 28, 2025 07:34 pm CST
Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh has been officially recognized as India's first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere program. This 7,770 sq. km reserve showcases unique high-altitude biodiversity with over 700 plant species and rare wildlife including snow leopards. The designation acknowledges decades of successful community-based conservation while promoting sustainable development, ecological research, and climate resilience in this fragile Himalayan ecosystem.