India added Bihar’s Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel as Ramsar Sites, raising the total to 93, the highest in Asia. These oxbow lakes protect biodiversity, buffer Ganga floods, and enhance climate resilience for vulnerable communities under the “wise use” principle.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court’s 2025 directives on air pollution exemplify judicial activism, enforcing accountability of CPCB, SPCBs, and CAQM, filling executive gaps, and protecting the right to clean air under Article 21, However, long-term solutions require strengthened enforcement, technology, and public engagement.
Click to View MoreTropilaelaps mercedesae, a new parasitic mite originating in Asia, is posing a significant global threat to honeybees. Originating in Asia, it feeds on bee pupae, reproduces rapidly, and transmits lethal viruses, causing colony collapse. Current treatments are ineffective, and managing both mites simultaneously presents a major challenge.
Click to View MoreCommunity-led river conservation shifts focus from state-led interventions to people-driven stewardship. Rooted in traditional wisdom and local ownership, it integrates ecological restoration with livelihood security. By empowering marginalized communities and ensuring participatory governance, this bottom-up model offers a sustainable pathway to address India’s water crisis and strengthen environmental resilience.
Click to View MoreDeforestation and global warming are interconnected, threatening ecological and economic security. Clearing forests for development causes biodiversity loss and accelerates climate change, affecting vulnerable communities. Implementing legal frameworks and afforestation programs is challenging, requiring robust policy enforcement and community participation.
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