newsmart – Environment

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 32 min. ago

Kannan C.S. Warrier gets International Iconic Scientist Award

Kerala Forest Research Institute Director recognised for three decades of outstanding contributions to forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12 hrs. 16 min. ago

Scientists discover a bamboo coral forest nearly 1,400 metres below the surface

Researchers located a previously unknown deep-water bamboo coral forest during an expedition near the Xisha Islands. The coral forest, recorded at depths of 1,200 to 1,380 metres, features various marine species and habitats. Observations showed increased coral density as depth decreased, highlighting its ecological significance.

Active currents and nutrient-rich underwater conditions contribute to the forest's growth and biodiversity.

carbonbrief.org | 1 days ago

Interactive: Tracking negotiating texts at the COP17 biodiversity summit

Next week, diplomats from around the world will descend on Yerevan, Armenia, to negotiate a series of decisions under the… The post Interactive: Tracking negotiating texts at the COP17 biodiversity summit appeared first on Carbon Brief.

al-monitor.com | 1 days ago

World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short

Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. The so-called COP17 summit in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, will be a reckoning for the nearly 200 nations that joined the landmark "Paris Agreement for Nature" in 2022 but have been slow to act on its objectives.

thehindu.com | 1 days ago

Kerala State Biodiversity Board submits policy document to mitigate threats due to invasive species

Document suggests laying emphasise on prevention and monitoring of the spread of invasive alien species and generating public awareness and capacity-building to handle the menace