Environmental concerns are often neglected, if not entirely absent, from the national agenda. They’re rarely a talking point in election campaigns, says conservationist Prerna Singh Bindra.
Delhi residents are trading water bodies for parks and community centres without any ecological consideration. This is also an easy route for authorities.
As Vantara zoo captivates Indian and global audiences with its stellar facilities and grand scale, the crying gap in Indian zoos has gone largely unnoticed and unaddressed.
Veteran conservationist's 2-yr extension at Wildlife Institute of India curtailed to 1 year, ending 28 Feb. Govt official says ‘no malintent’ involved in termination.
In a paper published by in Nature Sustainability, the researchers said the approach will succeed only if ‘beneficiaries of ecological restoration & those impacted are addressed in policies.
The concerned South African & Indian ministries have 'approved' an MoU. It is awaiting signature of the African President. Cheetahs are now in quarantine, experts concerned about fitness.
Set to be released from quarantine on 17 October, officials say 'biggest concerns' are snaring and bush hunting. India also readying itself to receive 12 South African cheetahs
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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