In a study published in Science Advances on December 19, researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators from international institutions, explored the impact of mountain building and climate cooling over 30 million years across five major mountain systems in the Northern Hemisphere and revealed that these processes are key drivers of the rich plant diversity found in Earth's alpine biome.

A large-scale model study now shows how the global food system can contribute to the fight against global warming. It identifies 23 levers, calculates their effectiveness and concludes: a decisive transformation of this sector alone, without the indispensable energy transition, can limit the global temperature increase to 1.85°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050. In addition, food will become healthier and cheaper, and agriculture will be more compatible with biodiversity conservation.

Arunachal Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, emphasized the necessity of preserving indigenous cultures and biodiversity. During an international seminar, he highlighted the cultural history's incomplete documentation and its importance for future generations. The event discusses native traditions' preservation amid modern challenges.

Karnataka's decision to revoke the Cantonment Railway Colony's biodiversity tag faces backlash from environmentalists and community leaders.

At the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized integrating traditional and modern healthcare. The summit showcased India's leadership in combining tradition with innovation. Agreements on regulation, biodiversity, and digital technology were highlighted to enhance healthcare inclusivity and quality.

GEF CEO Carlos Manuel Rodríguez said the new investments will help countries accelerate climate and nature goals as the world approaches the critical 2030 environmental targets.

Indian Potash Limited, led by Dr. Parvinder Singh Gahlaut, is transforming agriculture in India by incorporating AI and promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture. Innovations like drone farming advance precision agriculture, while the IPL Farmer Samvad app empowers farmers with information. Efforts focus on sustainability, soil conservation, and enhancing farmers' resilience to climate change.

The Assam cabinet has appointed Simu Das, a member of India's T20 Blind World Cup-winning cricket team, as a physical instructor. Additional approvals included land allotments for an ammonia-urea project, biodiversity conservation areas, and infrastructure developments, reflecting a comprehensive strategy for state advancement.

Archived air filters reveal decades of airborne DNA, letting scientists track ecosystem changes week by week.

The AWC, initiated in 1987, is recognised as the longest-running citizen-science programme dedicated to the conservation of waterbirds and wetlands in the region. Wetlands International South Asia (WISA), BNHS, Birdcount India, and National Biodiversity Authority are among the organisations participating in the survey.

No matter how big or small your outdoor space, there are simple ways to encourage wildlife and help to support biodiversity

Charançons, pucerons, champignons, vers parasites : dans les bananeraies de Martinique et de Guadeloupe, les menaces sont multiples et pèsent sur les rendements. Confrontés à ces contraintes, les producteurs antillais modifient progressivement leurs pratiques, réduisant l’usage des pesticides au profit de méthodes inspirées de l’agroécologie.

Overexploitation (harvesting at a rate that exceeds the ability of populations to recover) is a major driver of biodiversity loss. Globally, tens of thousands of animal, plant and fungi species are used and traded at different scales for purposes including food, fashion, medicine, pets, and building materials, among many others. Some of this use and trade is legal and sustainable and some not. Research I have led demonstrates that thousands of species are likely threatened by exploitation for international trade and preventing overexploitation of such species is therefore key to conserving life on Earth.

The High Court bench issued a notice to the state, Centre, Karnataka Biodiversity Board, the tree officer, and others.

During an engaging excursion to the Rajdhani reservoir in Patna, Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar immersed himself in the vibrant world of avian li

"We need your data." The message is repeated in emails and requests to Danish farmers. Not from the EU, but from dairies, slaughterhouses, banks, and other partners. Climate metrics, biodiversity, animal welfare; everything must be documented. It is no longer enough to deliver milk, grain, and meat. Now you must also deliver sustainability.

Efforts to designate Cherandathur Chira as a community reserve aim to conserve its rich biodiversity and support local livelihoods.

The requirement was included in the Government's proposed overhaul of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on Tuesday.

**media[870932]**SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore, in partnership with Temasek Foundation, has concluded the fourth edition of #WeGotThis, its regional sustainability incubator programme focused on building youth leadership across climate change, biodiversity, circular economy and sustainable finance through digital advocacy campaigns.**media[870933]**

Amid criticism over withdrawing the ‘biodiversity hotspot’ tag from 8.61 acres near Bengaluru’s Cantonment Railway Station, Khandre said the decision was taken