The Bombay High Court on Friday took the initiative to start a public interest litigation on its own behalf for the conservation and preservation of wetlands in Maharashtra. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar announced the action based on a Supreme Court directive from December 2024. The Supreme Court had called on…

This week’s environment and conservation news stories rolled into one. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the latest high quality, original video stories from nature’s frontline in India. To receive a weekly email roundup of stories, please sign-up for our newsletter. Government report highlights groundwater contamination across India The report links contamination to problems…

Putting a spotlight on the intimate and complex balance between conservation, cultural stewardship and community engagement in Hawaii, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will launch a new monthly podcast on Jan. 13 — “Hawaiʻi Conservation Kuleana.” Listeners will get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and challenges involved in managing the state’s…

Redesigned Marine Environmental Protection Alliance logo featuring a modernized wave design in a vibrant teal color palette inspired by the ocean. Championing Ocean Stewardship: New Leadership Ignites Bold Action for Marine Conservation and Global Environmental Impact MEPA’s mission is simple: protect our seas and hold industries accountable for their environmental impact.” — Robin Traficanti LAS…

“Renowned wildlife photographer Dhritiman Mukherjee uses his art to spotlight endangered species and inspire global conservation efforts. His unparalleled work and advocacy bridge the worlds of science, art, and environmental preservation” Mr. Dhritiman Mukherjee is not just a name in the world of wildlife photography but a beacon of hope for environmental preservation. Renowned globally,…

UNAIR NEWS – When scientific knowledge merges with deep empathy, meaningful environmental change becomes possible. This principle defines the journey of Prigi Arisandi, an alumnus of Universitas Airlangga’s (UNAIR) Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), and founder of the Ecological Observation and Wetland Conservations (ECOTON) foundation. ECOTON originated as a student study group in FST…

Tom Tierney in his 40ac forest on his farm in Ballinafagh, Prosperous, Co Kildare. Photo: Damien Eagers Tom Tierney Today at 03:30 Autumn planting began on September 21 with Orcade winter barley, sown at 210kg/ha. Post-emergence herbicide Firebird was applied at 0.3L/ha at the two-leaf stage. I chose Orcade as an IPM measure as I…

Somalia Environment Minister Bashir Abdi (right) pays a courtesy call to SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moalim in Mogadishu after assuming office. Somalia’s newly appointed Environment Minister Major General Bashir Mohamed Abdi has stressed the importance of using clean energy and conservation of the environment. He made the remarks on Sunday when he made an official visit…

In 2024, the Supreme Court’s record on environmental cases reflected the inconsistencies in its historical jurisprudence on the subject. Some decisions broadened the constitutional imagination of environmental rights. For instance, in one case, for the first time in 75 years, the Court held that there exists not only a right to a clean and healthy…

New Delhi: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underlined the importance of environment conservation and suggested running a campaign to educate people about environmental issues “Today, the Earth is in danger. If the environment continues to deteriorate – the question today is, whether the earth will remain livable for the coming generations. We need to run…