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ENVIRONMENT - January 2025

Jan 2025

Jun 30, 2025

Elusive Return: Asiatic Wild Dog Spotted Again in Kaziranga Landscape

The Asiatic wild dog, or dhole (Cuon alpinus)—a shy and endangered carnivore long thought to have vanished from Assam's Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape (KKAL)—was photographed again after years of absence, signalling a potentially important revival for the species in the region. A study conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), presented camera-trap evidence of the dhole in the Amguri animal corridor, one of the critical wildlife linkages in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.

India's Longest Animal Overpass Corridor Unveiled on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) constructed the country's first wildlife overpass corridor on a national highway. Spanning a 12-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which cuts through the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve's buffer zone, the project includes five overpasses and India's longest wildlife underpass, all designed to enable safe animal movement without disturbing natural habitats.
The project marks the first instance in India where a national expressway was designed keeping wildlife conservation at its core. Given increasing human-animal conflicts near protected zones, this overpass represents a model for eco-sensitive infrastructure and highlights India's commitment to sustainable development.

Jun 28, 2025

India's First Butterfly Sanctuary Inaugurated in Kerala's Aralam Forest

Kerala became home to India's first butterfly sanctuary. The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kannur district was officially renamed the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary, marking a first-of-its-kind move in the country. Spanning 55 sq. km in the lush Western Ghats, the sanctuary now serves as a dedicated refuge for over 266 butterfly species, including several rare and endangered ones.
Key objectives and aim are:
To provide a protected habitat for butterflies and safeguard their migration corridors
To boost awareness about butterfly conservation
To promote eco-tourism and research, benefiting both local communities and scientists

Jun 26, 2025

New Gecko Species Discovered in Coonoor Hills

Researchers discovered of a new gecko species, Dravidogecko coonoor, in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu. This finding adds to the biodiversity of the Western Ghats, a hotspot for endemic species.
The new species was identified through extensive field surveys across the Western Ghats. The researchers noted that Dravidogecko coonoor inhabits both urban and natural environments. This includes walls of buildings, branches of plants, and tree bark. The habitat is primarily characterised by montane forests and monoculture plantations, often influenced by human activities.

Jun 20, 2025

India Ranks 71st in WEF Energy Transition Index 2025 Despite Efficiency Gains

Despite notable progress in energy efficiency and clean energy investment, India slipped to 71st position in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2025, falling eight places from last year (2024). The index, which ranked 118 countries based on their performance across energy security, sustainability, and equity.
The top five countries are Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, respectively.
While India's ranking declined, the WEF acknowledged the country's significant improvements in energy access, regulatory frameworks, and transition readiness.

Jun 19, 2025

Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025

The Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025 commenced on June 16 in Bonn, Germany, bringing together more than 5,000 government delegates, scientists, Indigenous leaders, and civil society actors.
This mid-year gathering under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) plays a crucial role in shaping the global climate agenda.
Officially known as the Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SBs), this event is second only to the COP (Conference of the Parties) in terms of global importance in climate negotiations.
The meeting is led by the SBs of the UNFCCC. There are two permanent SBs of the UNFCCC, the Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA).

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