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Biodiversity
Site proposed for Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project a biodiversity hotspot: Report
The Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) has proposed a 2000 MW project in a 133.80 acres of the sanctuary between Talakalale and in the upstream the Gerusoppa reservoir in the downstream. The project involves constructing a powerhouse with 8 units of 250 MW turbines along with 7.8 km conductor system.
24 October 2024, 11:54 IST
Site proposed for Sharavathy Pumped Storage Project a biodiversity hotspot: Report
24 October 2024, 11:54 IST
Explained | UN summit will debate rules for genetic information but what does that mean?
Species-rich countries, including tropical giants like Brazil and India, are on guard against corporations and researchers capitalizing on their biodiversity without offering compensation or royalties to the country where a species originated.
23 October 2024, 10:04 IST
Explained | UN summit will debate rules for genetic information but what does that mean?
23 October 2024, 10:04 IST
1,495 acre forest in Karnataka's Vijayapura declared biodiversity heritage site
The order said the notified forests are a vital ecological region characterised by dry deciduous and scrub forests. The area serves as a habitat for various species of flora and fauna, including leopard, Indian fox, hyena and numerous bird species.
16 October 2024, 17:51 IST
1,495 acre forest in Karnataka's Vijayapura declared biodiversity heritage site
16 October 2024, 17:51 IST
India to launch updated biodiversity plan at UN conference
The updated plan will be released at the biannual UN Biodiversity Conference, scheduled to take place in Cali, Colombia from October 21 to November 1.
14 October 2024, 12:13 IST
India to launch updated biodiversity plan at UN conference
14 October 2024, 12:13 IST
Ahead of COP 16, indigenous people push for recognition of rights
Pirawan Wongnithisathaporn of the Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact said Article 8(j) can become an effective tool when the other rights of indigenous people, including their right to live in their ancestral sites located in protected areas and access the biological resources are protected by the states.
08 October 2024, 19:22 IST
Ahead of COP 16, indigenous people push for recognition of rights
08 October 2024, 19:22 IST
Bengaluru: Hesaraghatta biodiversity in focus after dung beetle reporting
The last remaining piece of grassland in Bengaluru is near Hesaraghatta. There has been a long-standing demand from citizens and academics to declare the 345-acre grassland, shrublands, and wetlands surrounding the Hesaraghatta lake as a conservation reserve.
02 October 2024, 03:09 IST
Bengaluru: Hesaraghatta biodiversity in focus after dung beetle reporting
02 October 2024, 03:09 IST
Manas National Park to reopen on September 27
Earlier, the Park was scheduled to open for the year 2024-25 for tourists from October one but has been advanced to September 27 to coincide with the World Tourism Day.
26 September 2024, 08:02 IST
Manas National Park to reopen on September 27
26 September 2024, 08:02 IST
Status of garden city’s biodiversity
The City Biodiversity Index (CBI) or Singapore Index, developed in 2008 and used in Bengaluru for the first time, shows that the city’s scores are below average in almost half of the indicators. The report analysed data for one year from April 2023. The findings were made public on September 9.
21 September 2024, 02:47 IST
Status of garden city’s biodiversity
21 September 2024, 02:47 IST
WWF-India launches Vulture Count 2024 to safeguard nature’s critical clean-up crew
Vultures are essential to the health of ecosystems, serving as nature’s clean-up crew. By feeding on carrion, they prevent the spread of diseases that could otherwise affect wildlife, livestock and humans.
30 August 2024, 08:35 IST
WWF-India launches Vulture Count 2024 to safeguard nature’s critical clean-up crew
30 August 2024, 08:35 IST
The world’s largest wetland is burning, and rare animals are dying
Wildfires are laying waste to Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland and one of the most important biodiversity sanctuaries on the planet.
27 August 2024, 13:59 IST
The world’s largest wetland is burning, and rare animals are dying
27 August 2024, 13:59 IST
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