Cop turns eco Saviour
Gobuk, perched at an altitude of 1,200 metres, is known for its rich biodiversity. It is home to an array of birds, butterflies and moths that attract wildlife biologists from across the country. The village has managed to transition from a culture of hunting to one focused on conservation. This transformation has been largely driven […]
BBMP is painting the lakes green?
Priyanka Jamwal Bangalore Mirror | July 13, 2025 “Shoreline vegetation creates a delicate balance in a lake ecosystem. If removed, cyanobacteria are exposed to a large amount of sunlight, which increases their capability to multiply exponentially. After the bloom, the bacteria also die at the end of the life cycle, forming a layer of organic […]
Can Van Mahotsav’s Billion Saplings Save India’s Forests
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Why a Letter by Chhattisgarh’s Forest Department Ignited Protests
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Rare Wildlife Sightings Across Maha: Genetic Phenomena or Deeper Malaise
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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
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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
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