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Coastal areas produce substantial economic, biodiversity gains: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Studies show that a change in the way we view the advantages mangroves have for coastal areas might lead to huge gains in biodiversity and the economy, as well as the protection of millions of people from flooding. According to a study led by the University of Queensland, present conservatio
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Roundglass Sustain Film Wings of Hope Wins at the UN World Wildlife Day Fi
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 5: Roundglass Sustain, a not-for-profit organisation digitally documenting India's rich biodiversity, has been awarded the 2023 Audience Award at the UN World Wildlife Day Film Showcase for its film Wings of Hope: A Bustling Village and Their Bird Friends.
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Coastal regions yield significant economic, biodiversity gains: Study
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to studies, a shift in how we think about the benefits mangroves bring to coastal regions could result in enormous economic and biodiversity gains as well as the protection of millions from flooding.
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Philippines accuses China's maritime militia of coral reef destruction in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Videos released by the Philippine Coast Guard have revealed substantial damage to coral reefs along the Rozul (Iroquios) Reef and Sabina (Escoda) Shoal in the South China Sea.
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UAE: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The meeting covered the strategic plans of Ramsar Convention Parties and discussed their future projects and approach to strengthening measures to protect wetlands and biodiversity. It also addressed the current financials and next year’s budget. Several meetings of the sub- and regional wor
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Two truck drivers held for killing minor girl in Delhi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The body of the girl was found near a bio-diversity park in New Delhi with strangulation marks on her neck earlier this month, as per police.
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Pollination by multiple bee species improves cherry harvest: Research
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Trees should be pollinated by both honey bees and mason bees for the best cherry harvest. A recent study performed by a University of Gothenburg professor demonstrates yet another advantage of biodiversity.
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Plant-based food alternatives might help in shift to global sustainability
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According to the study just published in Nature Communications, additional climate and biodiversity benefits could accrue from reforesting land spared from livestock production when meat and milk products are substituted by plant-based alternatives, more than doubling the climate benefits an
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Air pollution makes it difficult for bees to find flowers: Research
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a new study, air pollution prevents bees from finding flowers because it degrades the scent.
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Climate change may permanently alter mountain forests: Study
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Scientists have studied the forests of five susceptible mountain locations in Italy and predicted the future of these fragile ecosystems in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change.
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WHO Summit’s ‘Gujarat Declaration’ reaffirms global commitment, harnesses
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The declaration reaffirmed global commitments towards indigenous knowledge, biodiversity and traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.
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Action for planet: Massive reforestation initiative taken up to protect bi
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The initiative will span across the northeastern part of India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal with active involvement of local communities.
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