Bhupender Yadav Releases the Status Report of Snow Leopards in India
Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, released a significant report on the status of Snow leopards in India. This groundbreaking study, part of the Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) Program, marked the first-ever scientific exercise to assess the population of this elusive species in the country.
The SPAI, a rigorous and systematic effort, reported the presence of 718 Snow leopards in India. This program was coordinated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and supported by snow leopard range states, the Nature Conservation Foundation, Mysuru, and WWF-India.
The estimated population distribution is as follows: Ladakh: 477 Snow leopards, Uttarakhand: 124 Snow leopards, Himachal Pradesh: 51 Snow leopards, Arunachal Pradesh: 36 Snow leopards, Sikkim: 21 Snow leopards and Jammu and Kashmir: 9 Snow leopards.
Jan 25, 2024
Odisha to Set up 'Black Tiger' Safari Near Similipal, Announces CM
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced that the state would set up the world's first 'black tiger safari' near the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj. This visionary project aims to provide tourists and visitors with a rare glimpse of the melanistic tigers, commonly known as black tigers, spotted at the Similipal National Park.
Jan 21, 2024
Solar Power Stations Inaugurated at Egyptian World Heritage Sites
In a landmark initiative for sustainable energy and environmental conservation, Egypt took a significant step forward. In a ceremony at the Manial Palace, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA), in collaboration with the Industrial Modernisation Centre and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, officially inaugurated solar power stations at five renowned Egyptian world heritage sites and museums.
This initiative is part of the Egypt PV project, a groundbreaking effort aimed at fostering the market for rooftop small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the European Union, the project operates under the auspices of the UNDP in partnership with Egypt's COP27 Presidency.
The solar power stations were installed at strategically significant locations:
Giza Plateau's Visitor Centre: A landmark site for Egypt's tourism, the Giza Plateau is home to the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Manial Palace, Cairo: This historical palace is a fusion of Ottoman, Moorish, Persian and European Rococo styles.
Sharm El Sheikh Museum: Located in one of Egypt's major tourist destinations, known for its beaches and clear waters.
National and Royal Jewellery Museums in Alexandria: These museums are cultural treasures showcasing Egypt's rich history.
Largest Deep-sea Coral Reef to Date Mapped by Scientists off the US Atlantic Coast
Scientists mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the US Atlantic coast.
The reef extends for about 310 miles (499 kilometres) from Florida to South Carolina and at some points reaches 68 miles (109 kilometres) wide. The total area is nearly three times the size of Yellowstone National Park.
The reef was found at depths ranging from 655 feet to 3,280 feet (200 meters to 1,000 meters), where sunlight doesn't penetrate. Unlike tropical coral reefs, where photosynthesis is important for growth, coral this far down must filter food particles out of the water for energy.
Jan 20, 2024
TCS, Macquarie University Jointly Launch New Australian Research Hub
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) partnered with Macquarie University to launch the TCS GoZero Hub, a research and innovation centre to guide Australian organisations in their journeys towards net zero carbon emissions.
This hub will focus on five core themes – energy transition, carbon management, nature positive future, circular economy and sustainable waste management, and climate adaptation and resilience – and how to limit and prepare for future climate change.
The collaboration was finalised with the aim of bringing together multi-disciplinary and multi-faceted approaches and ideas from across industry and academia to drive research and innovation that will help enterprises, governments, regulatory bodies, and communities across Australia develop pathways to accelerate the transition to a net-zero future and beyond, while focusing on nature and people.
Jan 19, 2024
Union Minister Launches Project for Artificial Reefs in Vizhinjam to Boost Fish Population
Union Fisheries Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurated an artificial reef project in Vizhinjam, Kerala. This initiative aims to double the income of fishermen by enhancing fish stocks and contributing to the economic well-being of the local fishing community.
The Kerala State Coastal Development Corporation, with technical assistance from the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), is overseeing the project.
The project will deploy 6,300 artificial reef units across 42 fishing villages from Pozhiyoor to Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram district.
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