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ENVIRONMENT - August 2024

Aug 2024

Jul 22, 2025

India's First Hornbill Conservation Centre

The Tamil Nadu government has initiated India's first Centre of Excellence for Hornbill Conservation at the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) in Coimbatore district. This pioneering effort aims to protect hornbills, vital seed dispersers in tropical forests, threatened by habitat loss and climate change. Funded with Rs. 1 crore under the Endangered Species Conservation Corpus Fund, the Centre will focus on research, habitat restoration, and community involvement to safeguard four hornbill species native to the Western Ghats.
Hornbills are crucial for forest regeneration. They disperse seeds of native trees, maintaining biodiversity and forest health. Known as farmers of the forest, these birds support the growth of species like fig and canarium trees. Their decline affects entire ecosystems and other wildlife dependent on forest habitats.

Jul 21, 2025

Uttarakhand Launches Endangered Plant Conservation Program

The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, a region boasting 69 per cent forest cover and a strong national presence in wildlife conservation, launched a unique program to revive 14 critically endangered "Red Category" plant species.
After four years of dedicated effort, the Uttarakhand Forest Department is now ready to re-establish rare plant species in their natural habitats, a unique national initiative to save endangered flora.
This biodiversity conservation program, spearheaded by the Forest Department's research branch, is being hailed as an inspirational step towards a greener future, not just for the state but for the entire country.

Jul 20, 2025

HSBC Exits from the Net Zero Banking Alliance

HSBC, one of the world's largest banks and a founding member of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), became the first UK lender to withdraw from the coalition committed to aligning the sector's activities with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This decision follows a wave of exits by major US and Canadian banks and has sparked concern among climate activists and investors over the bank's long-term commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
The NZBA was launched in 2021 under the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative. It sought to create a transparent global framework for banks to set targets and report progress towards net zero emissions. The alliance quickly grew to over 144 banks across 44 countries, including HSBC as a high-profile founding member.

Jul 19, 2025

New Lichen Species Allographa Effusosoredica in the Western Ghats

A team of Indian scientists uncovered a previously unknown species of lichen, Allographa effusosoredica, from the richly biodiverse Western Ghats, carrying within it a tale of symbiosis, evolution and resilience.
The discovery of Allographa effusosoredica by scientists from MACS-Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, marks the first Indian Allographa species supported by molecular data.

Jul 18, 2025

Gujarat's Banni Grasslands Ready to Host Cheetahs

The Banni Grasslands in Gujarat, the largest such expanse in the Indian subcontinent and one of the 10 sites selected for cheetah rehabilitation in the country, is now fully prepared to host the big cats, as per officials.

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