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Studies show how forests and local knowledge can secure rural futures

New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- Across rural areas, families depend on forests and natural ecosystems not only for food and fuel but also for income, traditions, and identity. But managing these resources is be... Read More


Cutting food waste, eating healthier can make regions self-sufficient: Study

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Summary Reducing food waste & adopting healthier diets can make regions like Wallonia self-sufficient, reducing reliance on imports. By shifting to diets like EAT-Lancet and TYF... Read More


UK, other rich nations could be 'outsourcing' biodiversity damage through fruit and veg imports, study warns

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Summary New research links global fruit and vegetable trade to biodiversity loss UK and other rich countries rely heavily on imports, shifting ecological costs overseas India a... Read More


Karnataka women farmers' group among global winners of UNDP Equator Prize 2025

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Summary Bibifathima Swa Sahaya Sangha SHG works in 30 villages, supporting over 5,000 farmers to grow millets, conserve seeds and process crops with solar-powered machines. The ... Read More


Soil science blind spots leaving poorest nations exposed to climate and biodiversity loss, warn scientists

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Summary Concentration of research: Just 10 countries, led by China, the US, India, Brazil and Spain, account for 70% of all global soil health research since 1947. Geographic "b... Read More


Modern technological approaches help scientists track biodiversity like never before

New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Summary Modern technological tools like eDNA analysis and global databases are revolutionising biodiversity conservation. They are enabling scientists to track species in inacces... Read More


Debate over synthetic biology in conservation divides scientific community ahead of IUCN meet

New Delhi, July 21 -- Summary IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi to decide on use of genetic tools in conservation The question has divided the scientific community, with some saying the t... Read More


Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Seed Treaty reforms

New Delhi, July 15 -- Efforts to reform the global system that governs sharing of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) is at a crucial stage. Delegates from around the world gathe... Read More


Plant treaty: Farmers' groups raise alarm over global talks that could open India's seeds to corporations

New Delhi, July 7 -- Farmers' groups, seed savers and environmental advocates across India have warned that a new international agreement could allow global corporations to access India's traditional ... Read More