NCBS, ATREE Scientists Urge New Approach to Hybrid Animals in Biodiversity Conservation
Researchers from across the globe, including from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), have sought a reconsideration of how hybrid animals and birds are viewed in biodiversity conservation. The demand, in the form of a report titled- ‘Hybrids Along a Natural-Anthropogenic Gradient: Improving Policy and Management Across All Levels of Biodiversity’, was also published […]
Experts Call for Mapping, Reclassification of India’s ‘wastelands’ to Protect Grasslands and Wetlands
A high-level panel convened by WestBridge-supported Centre for Policy Design (CPD) at Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE) has called for reclassification of India’s wastelands. A classification and management of grasslands, wetlands, pastures and commons, including Orans and Gochar land, may help unlock their ecological and economic values, the panel said.
Experts Call for Mapping, Reclassification of India’s “Wastelands” to Protect Grasslands and Wetlands
A high-level panel convened by ATREE called for reclassification of India’s wastelands to unlock ecological and economic value.
Central Institute of Indian Languages Develops Dictionary for Soligas, Plans Visual Documentation of Their Knowledge
Madegowda C., project manager at ATREE, highlighted Birsa Munda’s enduring legacy and the historical role of Adivasi communities as custodians of forests.
Bengaluru Krishi Mela Showcases Insects as Future Food Alternative
ATREE has been distributing cricket-infused food at events since 2018. Entomologist Priyadarsanan Dharma Rajan notes the growing acceptance of insects as food.
People of Purpose: Kamaljit Bawa’s ATREE Advances Tropical Forest Biodiversity Protection Across India’s Key Ecological Regions
Founded by Prof. Kamaljit Bawa, ATREE integrates scientific research with policy and community-based conservation across India’s biodiversity hotspots.
Does the Life of the Easel That Comes During the Rainy Season Last Only One Day? Can We Eat It?
Termites have a unique feature that other insects with social lifestyles, such as bees and ants, do not have. Usually, the male ant or male bee dies after the reproductive process is over. But in the case of termites, both the queen and the king form a colony.
Chhattisgarh: Gram Sabhas Emerge as Bulwark Against Displacement in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Dr Sharachchandra Lele explained how forest rights are often overridden by wildlife protection laws, undermining community consent and justice.
Bengaluru’s Frogs Show Surprising Resilience to Urban Sprawl
A multi-institutional survey across Bengaluru recorded 11 frog species, suggesting unexpected adaptability to urban environments.
“Bihar’s Dolphin Mitras Are Real Crooks”: Saving Gangetic Dolphins Against Mosquito Nets
A 2017 survey reported a decline in the Gangetic dolphin population, highlighting serious conservation failures.
