Blue carbon refers to the carbon captured and stored by coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. These ecosystems are increasingly recognized as crucial climate allies…

The State of the Climate 2024 reports from Bio Science and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) provide crucial insights into global climate trends, greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, extreme weather events,…

The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) is a legally binding international treaty under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). It governs access to genetic resources and associated traditional…

The Central Himalayas are undergoing a major ecological transformation with Himalayan birch (Betula utilis) being gradually replaced by fir trees (Abies spectabilis). This tree-line shift is a visible marker of…

Boreal forests, also called Taiga, are the largest terrestrial biome on Earth, stretching across Russia, Canada, Scandinavia, and Alaska. They cover 13.7 million km² (~9% of Earth’s land surface) and…

The World Cities Report 2024, published by UN-Habitat, examines the intersection of rapid urbanization and climate change. It highlights how cities—responsible for the majority of global emissions—are also highly vulnerable…

The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2024 was held in June under the UNFCCC framework as a mid-year platform to prepare for COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov 2024). It brought together negotiators,…

Marsupials are mammals distinguished by their unique mode of reproduction, where underdeveloped young continue to grow in the mother’s pouch. They are mostly found in Australia, New Guinea, and the…