In the realm of mangrove ecosystems, South East Asia and South Asia collectively harbor approximately 40% of the world’s mangrove cover. Within South Asia, Mangroves in India holds a significant stake, boasting about 3% of the total mangrove cover in…
Update on Kashmir Stag Population: After a two-year span, there is promising news regarding the Hangul, the unique Kashmir stag and the official state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Recent data indicates a modest increase in its population, marking a…
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) plays a pivotal role in assessing and categorizing the conservation status of plant and animal species worldwide. This system, known as the IUCN Red List, employs a set of quantitative criteria…
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) serves as a pivotal process for evaluating the potential environmental consequences of proposed projects or developments. It takes into consideration various socioeconomic, cultural, and human health impacts, encompassing both advantageous and detrimental effects. UNEP, the United…
An Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ), alternatively termed an Eco-Fragile Zone, designates an area aimed at preserving and safeguarding ecologically delicate and vulnerable environments. ESZs are strategically established to mitigate the detrimental impacts stemming from developmental projects and alterations in land…
Palk Bay Geographical Significance:Palk Bay is a shallow sea . It links the Indian Ocean to the south through the Gulf of Mannar and the Bay of Bengal to the east via the Palk Strait. This bay exhibits a width…
Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve = Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary + Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary + Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary + Kalakad Mundanthurai TR. The reserve shelters Kani tribes from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve is a remarkable location in Southern India’s lush Western Ghats. The Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve…
Coral reefs are vital underwater habitats that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological equilibrium. Often referred to as the ocean’s rainforests, these ecosystems have faced significant challenges in recent years. Coral polyps are solitary coral organisms that inhabit the…
Biorock technology serves as a safeguard for coral reefs, accomplished by creating rock-like substances beneath the ocean’s surface. This involves the application of an extremely low voltage electric current through the seawater, leading to the deposition of crystalline mineral salts…
Sustainable development is a concept that aims to ensure progress that satisfies the current generation’s requirements while safeguarding the capacity of future generations to fulfill their own needs. This extensively embraced interpretation of sustainable development was articulated by the Brundtland…