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US withdraws from 66 international organisations, including India and Fran
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday (local time), directing the withdrawal of United States from international organisations, conventions and treaties that are "contrary to the interests" of the US.
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Karbi women's voices reach global stage: Aaranyak's Joshna Terangpi Shines
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The workshop, held at the Felix River Kwai Resort near the historic River Kwai Bridge from 24-28 November 2025, brought together 37 participants representing seven South and South-East Asian countries, all working for biodiversity conservation and community livelihoods.
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Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh participates in 'Recognition Ceremony of For
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in the 'Recognition Ceremony of Forest Rangers' on the sidelines of the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
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Union MoS shares India's vision at IUCN World Conservation Congress
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Singh informed that India's efforts to foster carbon markets and promote renewable energy generation are a step towards achieving the clarion call of 'Mission LiFE' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which serves as a guiding principle for sustainability initiatives across the globe.<
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Kaziranga Director Sonali Ghosh becomes first Indian to win global IUCN Ke
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The award, presented by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA), honours individuals who have made innovative contributions to the long-term sustainability of national parks and protected areas worldwide. It is named after Dr Kenton R. Miller, a pioneer in conservation and former
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India reaffirms Global Climate Commitment at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
In a post on X, the Minister said, "Enjoyed a constructive discussion with Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director-General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and other Ministers on the way forward for our shared mission of conservation and sustainability at the IUCN Congress in
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at IUCN Conservation Congress 2
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will represent India at the IUCN Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi from October 9.
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Orientation for students on conservation, coexistence at Pobitora Wildlife
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of this initiative, Aaranyak, in collaboration with the wildlife sanctuary authority, local NGO SHIPA and with support from IUCN CAG organised another programme on August 18 at various locations within Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Uttarakhand forest department begins reintroduction of rare, endangered pl
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In a unique initiative, the Research wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has initiated a program of reintroduction of rare and endangered plant species to their old natural habitat. Initially, the program has taken up 14 such plant species which are in the Red List of the International
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Jammu and Kashmir: Army rescues pangolin in Akhnoor, hands it to Wildlife
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The pangolin, a species protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Schedule I provides the highest level of legal protection, with offences under it attracting stringent penalties.
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Uttarakhand doubles conserved plant species to 2228, including 120 threate
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In recognition of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has published its sixth annual report. This report reflects significant advancements and findings related to biodiversity within the region.
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XLRI Jamshedpur to Host High-Impact Business-Biodiversity Conclave in Coll
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], April 28: XLRI - Xavier School of Management, India's premier Jesuit business school, is proud to announce the upcoming Business-Biodiversity Conclave organized by the Fr. Arrupe Centre for Ecology & Sustainability (FACES) in collaboration with the Interna
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