Tennessee regulators will strengthen permit requirements for utilities that withdraw water from the Duck River, according to settlement agreements announced Tuesday. Conservation groups have been pushing for protections for the river — which hosts the largest variety of living organisms of any freshwater river in North America — for years.  The Duck River provides water…

India’s tiger conservation efforts have been hailed as a global success story, yet experts at the India Today Environment – Sustainability Conclave cautioned that significant challenges persist. While India now hosts 70% of the world’s wild tigers, habitat loss and climate change pose serious threats to their long-term survival. BK Singh, former chief of Karnataka’s…

A key outcome of the workshop was the endorsement of a research report conducted by the University of Liberia. As part of a major step towards sustainable land management and the fight against climate change, Conservation International (CI) and partners have concluded a national validation workshop aimed at finalizing a Land Use Plan for the…

On January 20, 2025, climate change denier Donald Trump began his second term as President of the United States. With a history of unfriendly environmental policies in his first term, what are we likely to see over the next four years? — During this first presidential term (2016-2020), Donald Trump, a climate change denier, rolled…

UAE flag (Image credits: ANI) ABU DHABI: Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, secretary-general of the environment agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), affirmed that environmental sustainability is a behaviour rooted in values and standards firmly embedded in the culture of individuals and society.She emphasised that preserving the environment and protecting natural resources have become an integral part…

Underscoring the need for development that aligns with environmental conservation, Minister for Forest, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed the Forest Department’s proposals and action plan during a meeting at Civil Secretariat Jammu. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forests Ecology and Environment, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests JK, Secretary in Forest Department and Director…

India’s goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 will require innovative approaches to the big problems confronting us today. Sustainable development and clear strategies to tackle climate change remain at the heart of this challenge. Several of these themes will be up for a threadbare discussion at the India Today Environment Conclave 2025 being held…

ABU DHABI – Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), affirmed that environmental sustainability is a behaviour rooted in values and standards firmly embedded in the culture of individuals and society. She emphasised that preserving the environment and protecting natural resources have become an integral part of the…

03 Feb 2025 The Kafue Flats in Zambia will benefit from two climate adaptation and wildlife conservation projects worth a combined $9 million, aimed at safeguarding the ecosystem and bolstering community resilience. Announced at a validation meeting in Lusaka, Acting Permanent Secretary Ranford Simumbwe highlighted the urgent need for such initiatives, given the increasing risks…

Tarun Karthick Sri Vijaya Puram, 03 February 2025 In a proactive move to foster environmental conservation and sustainable tourism, the Assistant Commissioner of Middle Andaman organized a beach cleanup drive on 1st February 2025, at Dhaninallah Beach in Padmanabhapuram village, Rangat. Spearheaded by his leadership, the initiative saw enthusiastic participation from government officials, local representatives,…