Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the first-ever Mumbai Climate Week at the Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra, a three-day event aimed at shifting climate conversations toward practical solutions. Organized by Project Mumbai in partnership with the Government of Maharashtra and supported by the BMC, the conclave brings together global, national and local experts. The agenda focuses on sustainable strategies for the Global South, urban resilience, renewable energy, and inclusive climate transition pathways. The event seeks to drive policy action, investments, and community-level adaptation to heat, floods and other climate risks. It highlights India's urban climate challenges and opportunities this week.
First Mumbai Climate Week; three-day event.
Location: Jio World Convention Centre, Bandra.
Focus on urban resilience, renewables and Global South.
Aims to drive policy action and investments.
Highlights Mumbai's urban climate challenges.
Kuno National Park cheetah population rises to 38
India's cheetah reintroduction programme at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh has recorded three new cubs, taking the total cheetah population in the country to 38. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the birth of Gamini's cubs, the South African cheetah relocated under Project Cheetah, marking the second successful litter for that female. The tally also includes 27 surviving Indian-born cubs and marks the ninth successful litter since reintroduction began. The development underscores the adaptability of cheetahs in Indian conditions and supports ongoing conservation and habitat management in central India. Experts say continued monitoring, scientific breeding, and habitat expansion are essential for long-term success.
Cheetah cubs born at Kuno National Park.
Total population: 38 cheetahs in India.
Gamini is a South African cheetah; Gamini cubs are new.
Calls for ongoing monitoring and habitat expansion.
Uttarakhand crosses 1 GW solar energy milestone
Uttarakhand has crossed the 1 GW milestone in solar energy capacity, marking a significant step in its clean energy transition. The state now reports installed solar capacity of 1,027.87 MW, reflecting strong policy support for renewable energy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attributed the achievement to the Centre's thrust on green growth and the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, noting the move would boost energy self-reliance and create local employment. The milestone aligns with state and national goals to expand solar generation, reduce emissions, and promote rural electrification, while encouraging investments in rooftop and utility-scale projects across the hill state.
Installed solar capacity at 1,027.87 MW.
Centre's green growth and Atmanirbhar Bharat support cited.
Aims: energy self-reliance and local employment.
Plans for rooftop and utility-scale solar expansion.
Aligns with national renewable energy goals.
Feb 18, 2026
NHAI Announces Bee Corridors Along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced a Bee Corridors initiative to create pollinator-friendly stretches along national highways. The plan replaces ornamental roadside plantations with bee‑friendly vegetation to support honeybees and other pollinators. The corridors seek to address ecological stress affecting pollination services, agricultural productivity and biodiversity. The strips will feature continuous flowering plants and staggered blooming to provide nectar and pollen across seasons. By integrating green corridors with highway infrastructure, the project aims to boost biodiversity and ecosystem resilience while aligning with sustainable development goals. ([m.economictimes.com](https://m.economictimes.com/industry/transportation/roadways/nhai-to-develop-bee-corridor-along-national-highways/articleshow/128468849.cms?utm_source=openai))
Bee Corridors to run along national highways
Vegetation chosen for year‑round nectar and pollen
Aims to boost pollinator health and biodiversity
Links ecological goals with infrastructure planning
Supports agricultural productivity through pollination
Feb 17, 2026
Bisleri Bottles for Change Drive Launched in Kerala
Bisleri International has partnered with Edathala Grama Panchayat and Green Worms Waste Management for a door-to-door waste management drive under Bottles for Change. The program aims to strengthen source segregation and improve recycling in Kerala’s panchayat wards. The campaign aligns with the Malinya Muktha Keralam mission to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable local waste management. Officials say the initiative will educate residents on proper waste disposal and enhance environmental outcomes. The collaboration demonstrates corporate social responsibility and community engagement in municipal waste management across local governance structures.
Partnership: Bisleri with Edathala Grama Panchayat and Green Worms.
Program: Bottles for Change waste management drive.
Impact: improved community awareness and environmental outcomes.
Feb 16, 2026
Philippine Eagle Among World’s Largest Raptors
The Philippine eagle, Pithecophaga jefferyi, is one of the world’s largest birds of prey and a national symbol of the Philippines. The species is listed as Critically Endangered, with fewer than 500 mature individuals believed to remain in the wild. Its nickname, the monkey-eating bird, stems from early reports of hunting monkeys, though the eagle also preys on flying squirrels, civets and snakes. It is a daytime hunter and an apex predator, contributing to ecological balance in tropical forests. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection and breeding programs to prevent extinction.
Scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi
Among the largest raptors; national symbol of the Philippines
Status: Critically Endangered; fewer than 500 mature individuals
Diet includes monkeys and other small vertebrates
Role as an apex predator helps maintain forest balance
Feb 13, 2026
Naga community bans pangolin hunting to bolster wildlife conservation
The Sangtam Naga tribal body in Nagaland approved a ban on pangolin hunting and trade within its jurisdiction, signaling a strong community-led conservation initiative. The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji adopted the resolution to curb illegal wildlife trafficking and strengthen local governance over natural resources. The move aligns with national wildlife protections and reinforces monitoring and enforcement at the community level. Conservationists see the ban as a significant precedent for indigenous governance contributing to broader biodiversity goals in Northeast India, where pangolins are among the most threatened mammals in the region.
USLP bans pangolin hunting and trade locally.
Aims to counter illegal wildlife trafficking.
Supports national wildlife protection efforts.
Demonstrates role of indigenous governance in conservation.
Naga Community Bans Pangolin Hunting in Nagaland, Aims to Bolster Conservation
The United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP), the apex Sangtam Naga tribal body, passed a resolution prohibiting pangolin hunting and trade within its jurisdiction in Nagaland, signaling a significant step for wildlife conservation in Northeast India. The decision strengthens community accountability and aligns with national wildlife protections, aiding ongoing anti-trafficking efforts. By formally prohibiting hunting and trade, the USLP demonstrates how indigenous governance can support endangered species protection. The measure reinforces existing legal protections under Indian wildlife laws and aims to improve local monitoring and enforcement, contributing to regional biodiversity conservation goals.
USLP resolution prohibits pangolin hunting and trade in Nagaland.
Aims to strengthen wildlife conservation in Northeast India.
Illustrates indigenous governance supporting national laws.
Enhances local monitoring and enforcement mechanisms.
Addresses concerns over illegal wildlife trafficking.
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