The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has made commendable efforts by suspending the consideration and issuance of project approvals in critical wetland ecosystems. However ...
Various institutions underscored the need to protect and conserve the precious and essential wetlands ecosystems during the World Wetlands Day (WWD) 2025. Leading the country’s celebration of ...
Approximately 4.86% of India’s land area is covered by wetlands – ecosystems that are often referred to as the “Earth’s kidneys” because they are crucial for maintaining an ecological ...
Accreditation is granted to only those cities which satisfy all the six international criteria including adopting measures for conservation of wetlands and their ecosystem services. The global ...
Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and ...
This farm, located in a wetland, had previously been reported by Vangoidsenhoven due to its environmental impact. For the ombudsman, the prosecutor’s quick intervention represents a milestone in the ...
This achievement is part of China's broader efforts to restore and protect its wetland ecosystems, which have seen significant improvements in their ecological conditions, with over 2,200 wetland ...
Wetland ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, particularly for migratory waterfowl. These habitats provide essential food resources and breeding grounds for various bird ...
As snow blanketed Louisiana’s wetlands and coastal areas this week, scientists and officials say the cold snap could have some impacts on the creatures and plants that make up the state’s ...
This recycling makes wetlands more fertile, thus boosting overall ecosystem productivity. By munching on aquatic vegetation, capybaras help clear waterways, keeping them flowing and open.
The Pantanal is the largest tropical wetland in the world, located primarily in Brazil, with portions extending into Bolivia and Paraguay. This unique ecosystem is characterized by its rich ...