UN Biodiversity Conference, also known as COP15, begins in Montreal. Negotiations face uphill climb at COP15. Watch further to know more.

UN Biodiversity Conference kicks-off in Montreal

High-stakes biodiversity negotiations are starting on Wednesday (Dec 7) in Canada, touted as the "last best chance" to save Earth's species and ecosystems from humanity and the irreversible destruction it's causing.

As critical nature talks open, UN chief says 'humanity has become a weapon of mass destruction'

Stuart Pimm , Professor in Duke University speaks up on COP15 in Montreal

Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you. Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island.

New Zealand school kids as young as five trapped, killed over 600 rats in 100 days to preserve biodiversity

Architects of the ambitious 2015 Paris Agreement which deals with climate action have called for an equally ambitious agreement to protect the world's fauna and flora.

As scientists sound the alarm on 'sixth mass extinction', leaders want an onerous plan to save 'nature'

As the rest of the world puts the issue of wildfire conservation on the back burner. Uganda has made efforts to reverse the deterioration of Fauna.

WION Climate Tracker | Uganda Wildlife authority deploys ways to tackle poachers

A new study published in the journal Science on June 3, 2022, has revealed that 44 per cent of the Earth's surface area, or 64 million square kilometres (24.7 million square miles), has to be conserved in order to protect biodiversity.

Almost half of Earth's land requires conservation to safeguard biodiversity and ecosystem services

In a technique which could prove to be a gamechanger in monitoring biodiversity a new research shows that zoo air is now becoming an essential catalyst for DNA testing and sampling. Take a look at the next report for more details.

Zoo air becomes essential catalyst for DNA testing, sampling

In the fight against desertification, scientists in Southern Spain are employing some high-flying technology to help. The new drone tree planting project is hoping to slow advancing deserts and restore biodiversity in the region.

High-flying tree-planting project in Southern Spain to fight desertification

China has launched a multi-million dollar biodiversity fund for developing countries. The announcement came as president XI Jinping virtually addressed the COP15 biodiversity summit.

China launches its own biodiversity fund; XI Jinping won't attend COP26 summit

There is increasing concern among environmentalists that biodiversity is declining in Australia. Environmentalists have urged the Australian government to do more in order to stem a decline in biodiversity.

Environmentalists tell Australia, it 'needs more efforts to halt biodiversity decline'

A key United Nations summit to protect biodiversity has officially opened in China. It focuses on the '30 by 30 plan' on ecosystems.

UN summit to protect biodiversity opens in China

A new study has revealed that almost half of Britain’s natural biodiversity has disappeared over the centuries. Farming and urban spread triggered by the industrial and agricultural revolutions are being blamed as major factors for this loss.

UK consistently in the bottom 10% of nations in biodiversity intactness

China will urge countries to recognise the importance of biodiversity in human health and endorse key Chinese Communist Party slogans about protecting natural ecosystems, according to a draft declaration submitted to the United Nations this week.

China submits draft biodiversity declaration to United Nations

The rapidly growing population is affecting biodiversity. Humans are driving other species to extinction. How can the world tackle the biodiversity crisis? Watch 'Mission Sustainability - Population vs Planet'.

Biodiversity loss threatens Human well-being

Biodiversity boosts ecosystem. It is the key indicator of the health of an ecosystem. In this episode of Mission Sustainability, we will discuss why do we need to conserve biodiversity for our existence?

Mission Sustainability: Why do we need to conserve biodiversity for our existence?

Our planet’s biodiversity is under threat and ironically, we humans are the main offenders - the same species that depend the most on it, is behind the destruction.

Overpopulation and human greed, the two enemies of biodiversity

Climate change activists and members of the Extinction Rebellion group took to the streets on Wednesday (November 4) to demand the protection of biodiversity.

Extinction Rebellion activists glue themselves to ground, demand biodiversity protection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that ''biodiversity in our country is a valuable treasure for the entire humankind. We must conserve as well as explore it''.

Mann Ki Baat: Biodiversity in our country is a valuable treasure, says PM Modi  

Fireflies are on the verge of extinction due to loss of their natural habitat, the exposure to pesticides and artificial lights, according to the first major review of their global status.

Fireflies on verge of extinction: Study

Pollution needs to be cut into half and approximately one-third of the Earth needs to be protected by 2030 to save our biodiversity according to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.

Only ten years to save world's biodiversity from extinction: UN

The United Nations issued its first comprehensive global scientific report on biodiversity, which explored the threat of extinction for Earth's plants and animals.Watch full video to know more.

Nature is in its worst shape in human history: UN report

Revamping global food production, retooling the financial sector, moving beyond GDP as a measure of progress and other "transformative changes" are needed to save nature and ourselves, a major UN biodiversity report is set to conclude.

'Move beyond GDP,' suggests UN report to fix nature and avoid human misery

A rare 'Dumbo' octopus was spotted by scientists during a deep-sea research dive done by their unmanned robotic submersible off the coast of California. Scientists from the non-profit Ocean Exploration Trust were exploring a region near an underwater volcano when the octopod measuring approximately 60 centimetres (23 inches) drifted past the camera of their research vessel E/V Nautilus.

Watch: Rare 'Dumbo' octopus seen in California deep-sea dive

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