The latest forest survey shows a slight increase in forest cover but highlights declines in biodiversity-rich areas and ...

Using social sciences in conservation strategies is an evolving trend that is important to address conservation challenges and bridge gaps in ecological research. Disciplines such as sociology, ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. Out of the 78 world leaders who participated in COP29, only eight were women, which is half as many as last year. “In these forums, 50% of the ...

Floods that occurred earlier this year, continue to impact people living in informal settlements across Pune. There has been significant loss of property and continued issues of hygiene and health of ...

Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures could play an important role in meeting the country’s biodiversity targets. OECMs have the potential to recognise the role communities play in ...

Urban expansion drives forest loss in India’s biodiversity hotspots ...

The European Union (EU) ’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes significant costs on countries with high carbon emission intensity and substantial export dependence. Critics argue that ...

Mongabay India has been the go-to platform for a wide swathe of audiences, from a daily commuter to a policymaker to a practising wildlife conservationist. In 2024, we expanded our reach through ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. India, the world’s largest user of groundwater, consumes 87% of it for irrigation and 11% for domestic use. However, this vital resource is ...

Researchers have recorded new species of beetles in India, including two in the country’s northeastern region. Dung beetles play a key role in breaking down animal dung, recycling nutrients, improving ...