Science welcomed many new species this year, most of them amphibians, reptiles and insects. The Western Ghats and Northeast India continue to shine as biodiversity hotspots in India with multiple ...

In 2024, we continued our series of environmental explainers that demystified complex environmental topics. We helped break down scientific jargon and policy discussions into relatable information, ...

The Forest Survey of India released its latest India State of Forest Report (ISFR) which shows a marginal increase in forest and tree cover. However, there is a decline of forest cover in some ...

Mongabay India reported several stories on emerging technologies in 2024 and their role in agriculture, industry, conservation and climate mitigation. Stories based on artificial intelligence (AI) and ...

Mongabay India has been the go-to platform for a wide swathe of audiences, from a daily commuter to a policymaker to a practising wildlife conservationist. In 2024, we expanded our reach through ...

In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court ordered the Rajasthan government to conduct a mapping exercise of sacred groves and notify them as deemed forests. Since 2018, the Rajasthan government has ...

The lion-tailed macaques in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, are navigating the dual challenge of shrinking landscapes and expanding human settlements. Lion-tailed macaque mothers are also altering their ...

Floods that occurred earlier this year, continue to impact people living in informal settlements across Pune. There has been significant loss of property and continued issues of hygiene and health of ...

The European Union (EU) ’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes significant costs on countries with high carbon emission intensity and substantial export dependence. Critics argue that ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Commonly called the northern river terrapin, Batagur baska is a terrapin uniquely adapted to mangroves. Once found in abundance in the ...

In response to recurring extreme weather events, community-driven efforts in Kerala are establishing decentralised flood forecasting and early warning systems. This approach fosters efficient ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The global food system is the one of the important drivers of biodiversity loss, with agriculture, given its demand for land and pesticides, being ...