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Gujarat forest department establishes 100-hectare enclosure at Ambardi Safari Park to house Asiatic lions involved in human attacks, mitigating conflict.
Scientists reveal human engineering, like embankments and lake reclamation, intensified Yangtze River's 100-year floods by up to 18% over 500 years.
Kerala's worsening floods are attributed to human-made factors like river siltation, rapid urbanisation, and wetland disappearance, exacerbating disaster impact.
Meghalaya launches ambitious 'Mission Clouded Leopard' to protect its state animal, focusing on habitat restoration, scientific research, and community participation.
Proposed limestone mining threatens crucial Asiatic lion habitat and movement corridors in Gujarat, jeopardizing decades of conservation success and raising concerns about the species' future.
Supreme Court mandates 10-km mining buffer zone for all wetland conservation reserves nationwide, citing environmental parity and protection.
India launches comprehensive Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, integrating scientific monitoring, community participation, and technology for habitat protection in Northeast India.
Europe's massive wildfires intensify due to climate change, extreme weather events like 'climate whiplash,' and changing land use patterns, causing significant environmental and economic damage.
Climate change impacts unfold distinctly across diverse ecologies, demanding proactive governance, ecological stewardship, and localized disaster preparedness beyond mere relief efforts.
Government leverages advanced digital tools and schemes like Atal Bhujal Yojana, NAQUIM, and JSJB for comprehensive water management, conservation, and groundwater recharge across states.
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, marking a significant milestone for biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Facing extinction, Chhattisgarh launches ambitious plan to translocate wild buffaloes from Assam, establishing enclosures and a five-point conservation strategy.
Two helicopters collide battling Greek wildfires; Hungary's nuclear plant shuts due to Danube's record low water levels amid Europe's climate-exacerbated heatwaves.
India shifts conservation focus beyond isolated protected areas to integrated landscape management, leveraging OECMs and ecological corridors amidst infrastructure expansion.
Zoological Survey of India scientists publish monumental catalogue of 13,703 lepidoptera species, positioning India as a megadiverse nation with 8.25% of global diversity.
Europe faces unprecedented wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, driven by relentless heatwaves and climate change, displacing thousands and surpassing previous records.
Odisha's 'Catch the Rain' campaign builds 905 structures, restores 98 tanks, and engages communities for vital groundwater recharge and water security.
Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.
Nepal's tiger population surges by 20% to 429 in four years, marking a significant conservation milestone despite human-wildlife conflict challenges.
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