Goa, 12 February 2026 — Goa will receive its first biodiversity and cultural features map, developed by WWF India. The child‑friendly guide covers 48 species and traditional art forms and will be distributed free to schools during the Goa Art and Literature Festival. The map serves as an educational tool to improve environmental awareness and accompanies broader wildlife mapping efforts in the state. Free print and digital formats will support teachers and students in classrooms and field visits, reinforcing conservation education alongside ongoing biodiversity initiatives.
Goa launches first biodiversity and cultural map
Developed by WWF India
Covers 48 species and traditional art forms
Distributed free to schools at festival
Educational tool for conservation awareness
Feb 11, 2026
Vulture Conservation Sees Revival Milestone in Maharashtra
Maharashtra’s vulture conservation programme has reached a milestone with the return of migratory griffon vultures to forest landscapes where the species had vanished locally for nearly a decade. A Himalayan Griffon Vulture was spotted at Melghat Tiger Reserve, followed by an Eurasian Griffon Vulture at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. The sightings indicate improving habitat conditions and the early success of recent captive-release efforts. Conservationists say continued habitat protection, breeding programmes and anti-poisoning measures are essential to sustain the revival of vulture populations across the region.
Migratory griffon vultures return to Melghat and Tadoba reserves
Local extinction in the area over the past decade reversed
Captive-release efforts show early success
Habitat protection and anti-poisoning are key
Supports broader vulture conservation in Maharashtra
Feb 10, 2026
New Peruvian frog Oreobates shankusacha identified amid habitat concerns
Scientists have identified a new frog species in Peru's cloud forests of the San MartÃn region. The species, named Oreobates shankusacha, was found by a joint Peruvian and French research team, with the help of Indigenous guides. Researchers report the frog lives on the forest floor among leaf litter, moss, and ferns, in high-altitude, humid habitats. The discovery highlights biodiversity concerns in fragile Andean ecosystems and raises alarms about rapid habitat loss due to agriculture and climate change. The finding was documented in the scientific journal Salamandra, signaling the need for conservation and further survey work to determine the species' range and population status.
New frog species Oreobates shankusacha discovered in San MartÃn, Peru
Found by Peruvian-French team with Indigenous guides
Significance: biodiversity concerns; habitat loss risks
Published in Salamandra; calls for conservation
Feb 09, 2026
Two new marine worm species discovered off West Bengal coast
Two new species of marine worms have been discovered along the heavily impacted coast of West Bengal, in the districts of Purba Medinipur’s Digha and Bankiput. Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), collaborating with international experts, identified the specimens during surveys of intertidal and shallow subtidal zones. The new species extend the known biodiversity of the northern Bay of Bengal and underline both resilience and vulnerability of coastal ecosystems under industrial pressures. Researchers note that these worms contribute to sediment stability and nutrient cycling, making their study important for conservation planning. The formal description appears in a peer‑reviewed journal, with specimens deposited in national collections.
Location: Digha and Bankiput, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal
Researchers: Zoological Survey of India with international collaborators
Finding: two new marine worm species identified
Significance: sheds light on biodiversity amid pollution
Impact: worms aid sediment stability and nutrient cycling
Feb 05, 2026
NTPC Green Energy and Assago sign MoU for green urea project
NTPC Green Energy Limited and Assago Industries Pvt. Ltd. signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to develop India’s first large-scale indigenous green urea production ecosystem within the Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh. Senior officials from NGEL, NTPC, and Assago attended the signing, signaling a major step toward sustainable fertilizer manufacturing. The project aims to integrate green ammonia and other clean energy solutions to enable low-emission urea production, reduce import dependence, and boost energy security. This collaboration aligns with national goals to expand green energy infrastructure and decarbonise industry.
MoU between NGEL and Assago for green urea production.
Location: Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh within the Green Hydrogen Hub.
Aim: indigenous, large-scale green urea with green ammonia integration.
Supports India’s push for sustainable energy and fertilizer security.
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