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Haathi is indeed our saathi: Jairam Ramesh raises alarm over decline in el
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"The elephant faces a crisis, perhaps not of extinction but of attrition. The threats come from changing land use, loss of traditional habitats, fragmentation of elephant movement pathways & corridors both within and outside protected areas, pressures from mining and infrastructure pr
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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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Vantara organises international wildlife welfare training for Congolese de
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
As part of its global wildlife conservation efforts, Vantara - an initiative founded by Anant Ambani - is currently hosting a 15-member delegation from the Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature (ICCN), the principal authority overseeing protected areas in the Democratic Republ
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Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'there are no free wars,' warns of prolonged con
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a successful opening strike targeting Iran's nuclear program. He urged citizens to stay vigilant, follow orders, and remain in protected areas, expressing confidence in future victories with the support of Israeli forces and divine help.
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24th Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia's Biodiversity co
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah successfully concluded the 24th edition of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia's Biodiversity (SICFAB), held at Sharjah Safari from February 3 to 6.
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Green tourism in UAE: Nature's beauty embracing sustainability
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UAE has transformed its desert landscapes into thriving green spaces, establishing itself as a global leader in sustainable and eco-tourism. Through initiatives like the "World's Coolest Winter" campaign, themed "Green Tourism," the nation promotes environmental awareness, agritourism, a
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Maharashtra, Jharkhand poll results will have far-reaching effects: KC Tya
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The Maharashtra election results will have far-reaching effects. The NDA and BJP's performance in the elections will pose a huge threat to Congress and its allies in the coming times...In Jharkhand, the NDA needs to work more in the tribal and protected areas," Tyagi said while speaking to
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UAE: AlQurm Protected Area in Khor Kalba joins IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced that the AlQurm Protected Area in Kalba City has joined the Indian Ocean's South-East Asian (IOSEA) Marine Turtle memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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UAE: Sultan bin Ahmed graces Sir Bu Nair 24's finale
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, attended Saturday's evening Sir Bu Nair Festival 24 closing ceremony. Friday and Saturday saw a plethora of government and community representatives join hands with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharja
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UAE: Sir Bu Nair Festival 24 kicks off May 17
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) is gearing up amidst intensive arrangements for the 24th edition of the annual Sir Bu Nair Festival, set to take off on May 17, with distinguished participation from several government institutions in Sharjah.
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People have role in protecting animals that stray out of parks, says Field
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Field Director of Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve (ONP&TR), Pradipta Baruah, has highlighted the important role of people in protecting animals that occasionally stray out of protected areas like Orang Park.
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Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre witnesses first birth of an Arabi
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced the first birth of the Arabian Tahr at Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre. This took place in the centre's new expansion, which was opened at the beginning of last March by Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasim
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