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22 stories for “Biodiversity” · April 2026
Clear filtersNBA Guidelines 2026: Enhancing Equity in Biological Resource UtilizationThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), in its 77th meeting held in March 2026, approved revised guidelines under the Biological Diversity Act, 2...
Rare Avian Guest in Tamil Nadu Paddy Fields A rare sighting of the Woolly-Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) was reported in the paddy fields of Vannarapettai village near Thanjavur in April 2026. While native to India, it...
COP31 in Antalya: A New Era of Implementation and Partnership In a significant move for global climate diplomacy, Türkiye has unveiled its "COP of the Future" vision for the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31), sch...
CMS COP15 Brazil: New Shield for the Endangered Steppe Eagle The Global Action Plan for the Steppe Eagle (2026–2035) was formally adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS...
9th Indian Ocean Conference 2026: Strengthening the Global CommonsThe 9th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC 2026) was held in Port Louis, Mauritius, from April 10 to 12, 2026. Organized by the India Foundation in collaboratio...
Ecological Crisis: Microplastics Infiltrate Pichavaram Ecosystem A recent environmental study conducted in early 2026 has revealed alarming levels of microplastic contamination within the Pichavaram mangrove ecosystem in...
Marine Biodiversity Discovery: New Nematodes Identified in Tamil Nadu Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of marine nematodes off the coast of Tamil Nadu, adding to the ri...
Madras Hedgehog Genome Study: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bare-Bellied HedgehogScientists have completed the first-ever mitochondrial genome analysis of the Madras hedgehog (Paraechinus nudiventris), providing a scienti...
Tamil Nadu’s Climate Governance Shines on the Global Stage In a significant achievement for India’s environmental efforts, the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company (TNGCC) has been prominently featured in a global report by...
The 'Green Nobel': Honoring Grassroots Climate Activism The Goldman Environmental Foundation has awarded the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize to an all-women cohort for the first time in its history. Often referred to as...
