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De-urbanisation is way forward for cities like Bengaluru to survive era of
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Environment expert Vimlendu Jha said that it was important for Bengaluru to de-urbanise and focus on its wetlands and its green cover to avoid flooding in parts of the IT capital of the country.
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Wetlands for LiFE-12th CMS VATAVARAN Film Festival Ends with Strong Call f
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 7: The Wetlands for LiFE& 12th CMS VATAVARAN International Film Festival and Forum concluded on 5th October at the Indira ParyavaranBhawan, New Delhi, marking the end of a three-day celebration of environmental awareness and conservation through the powerful me
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PM Modi expresses happiness over increased number of Ramsar Sites in India
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed his happiness over the increase in number of Ramsar Sites in India. He has further complimented the people of Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh on the addition of the three sites from these two states under the Ramsar Convention.
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Antara River Cruises' Weekend and Short Getaways in Odisha
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 17: Come August, with a number of long weekends, it's time for a short break with the family or a group of four pax! Antara River Cruises recently launched two cabin catamarans in Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha that offer an offbeat two/ three night vacation tra
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Infernos devastate Brazil's Pantanal wetland, breaking records amid dire c
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Aerial images of this vast expanse reveal billowing smoke and the stark, vivid hues of flames, while closer inspection of the charred aftermath exposes a haunting scene.
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India names two new Wetlands of International Importance on World Environm
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
These "Ramsar Sites" are both man-made reservoirs situated in the Jhajha forest range of Jamui District in Bihar, India. Their catchments feature dry deciduous forests surrounded by hills.
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UAE: Wasit Wetland Centre joins Wetlands International
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Wasit Wetland Centre has been admitted to the Wetland International membership as part of the continuing endeavours of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) to support wildlife and maintain biodiversity in the Emirate of Sharjah.
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Himachal CM Sukhu gives call to preserve wetlands
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
February 2 is celebrated internationally each year as World Wetlands Day (WWD) and the day also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Ramsar Convention on wetlands.
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Rising sea levels may lead to more methane emitted from wetlands: Research
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Global warming is causing sea levels to rise, which is altering ecosystems. Scientists assumed that the tidal wetlands present in estuaries could create less methane, a strong greenhouse gas because the increased influx of seawater renders these habitats less hospitable to methane-producing
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3 Indian cities nominated for International Wetland city tag
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
These are the first three Indian cities for which nominations have been submitted for Wetland City Accreditation based on the proposals received from states' wetland authorities in collaboration with the municipal cooperation, the environment ministry informed.
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NASA-ISRO radar mission to provide dynamic view of forests, wetlands
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Once it launches in early 2024, the NISAR radar satellite mission will offer detailed insights into two types of ecosystems - forests and wetlands - vital to naturally regulating the greenhouses gases in the atmosphere that are driving global climate change.
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UAE: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leads UAE delegation at 62
Updated : 2 years, 5 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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