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Mangroves in Focus After Supreme Court Verdict on Coastal Road Project
Mangroves have entered the limelight after the recent Supreme Court decision in the Coastal Road Project, the reason being the balancing between development and conservation of the environment. They are invaluable coastal ecosystems to safeguard the coastlines and enhance biodiversity, as well as deal with the effects of climate change.
World Water Day 2026 Highlights Water and Gender Theme
The 2026 World Water Day is a reminder that access to water is closely linked to gender equality, with water scarcity affecting women and girls more than men globally. It is a global event celebrated every year on March 22 and raises awareness of sustainable water management and the necessity
World Bank Approves $300 mn Loan to UP for Clean Air Transition
The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan to support Uttar Pradesh’s transition toward cleaner air and sustainable urban development. This initiative aims to tackle rising air pollution levels in one of India’s most populous states, where rapid urbanisation and industrial growth have significantly impacted air quality. The
New Parasitic Wasp Species Discovered in Assam Tea Estate
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown parasitic wasp species in a tea estate in Assam, revealing the hidden biodiversity in plantation ecosystems. Named Chelonus (Carinichelonus) mahadeb, the species was identified at the Nahortoli Tea Estate during a taxonomic survey. The study was conducted by scientists from the Zoological Survey
Indian company lays foundation of world's 1st autonomous maritime shipbuilding centre in Andhra
India has taken a significant step toward the future of maritime technology with the foundation of the world’s first autonomous maritime shipbuilding centre in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative, led by Sagar Defence Engineering, marks a major milestone in India’s ambition to become a global hub for advanced shipbuilding and
Goa Set to Release Its First Biodiversity and Culture Map
The first biodiversity and cultural map has officially been released in Goa, which was done through the support of WWF India. The new visual guide points out 48 species that are commonly distributed throughout the state, including catfish and mangroves as well as tigers and local birds, and matches
Gujarat Becomes India's No. 1 Renewable Energy Contributor
Gujarat has now become the largest contributor of renewable energy in India, with approximately 16.5 percent of the total installed renewable power in the nation as of December 2025, and it boasts approximately 42.58 GW of clean energy capacity. The success of this puts Gujarat at the forefront of
Global Water Bankruptcy Report
The Global Water Bankruptcy Report- Global Water Bankruptcy: Living Beyond Our Hydrological Means in the Post-Crisis Era, is a landmark study by the United Nations University, which states that most of the world's freshwater systems have passed a new boundary between a temporary crisis and a lasting water bankruptcy.
Mumbai To Host India's First City-Led Initiative To Showcase Climate Action
The first city-led program in the history of the country to exhibit climate action, Mumbai Climate Week 2026, will be hosted in the city, between 1719 February 2026, in the Jio World Convention Centre. The programme was conceived in collaboration with the Maharashtra government's Environment and Climate Change Department
Biologist Toby Kiers Wins Tyler Prize for Revealing Fungal Networks
Toby Kiers, an American evolutionary biologist, has won the 2026 Tyler Prize in Environmental Achievement, sometimes referred to as the Nobel Prize in the Environment. The work by Kiers has demonstrated the existence of the mycorrhizal fungi creating networks among plant roots, influencing the fungal process of exchange, capturing
