Rare Wildlife Sightings Across Maha: Genetic Phenomena or Deeper Malaise
Hindustan Times
Rejuvenating panchayat lakes is futile without governance reform: Environmentalist Nagesh Aras
I was part of a project with Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), where we digitised lakes from old village maps. The process was difficult because the maps were in poor condition—faded, unclear, and unreadable in parts. That’s why we recommended local ground-truthing. People on the ground validate and confirm the […]
A First for India: Rare Chinese Rose Windmill Butterfly Seen in Mechuka
Hubnetwork
Arunachal: Chinese rose windmill butterfly spotted in India for the first time
The survey was conducted by a team comprising Monsoon J Gogoi and Yumlam Benjamin Bida from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Tajum Yomcha, Research Officer from the Itanagar office of the PCCF, and Duyir Buni Yedi, Tourism Information Officer, Mechukha.
New Swallowtail Butterfly Species Recorded in Shi-yomi
On 31 May this year, during a routine high-altitude butterfly survey, the team photographed this beautiful species in India for the first time, much to the delight of butterfly enthusiasts. The discovery marks the inaugural record of this species in Mechukha. The research team included Dr Monsoon J Gogoi from ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research […]
India Is Using AI and Satellites to Map Urban Heat Vulnerability Down to the Building Level
Wired
Rediscovering the Biodiversity of India’s Siang Valley
Mongabay
In the Land of the Rising Sun
Hindu
Turn Your Garden into a Monsoon Wildlife Haven with These Simple Tips
When the monsoon arrives, something magical happens. Dry soil softens, the air turns fragrant, and if you listen closely, you’ll hear the creak of frogs, the flutter of butterflies, and the rustle of birds returning. In this moment, your garden — be it a balcony jungle or a backyard sprawl — can become more than […]
All Gain, No Pain With Stingless Bees in Greenhouse Farming
Mongabay
