Biodiversity
Are economic growth and biodiversity compatible?
There is no time left to debate whether saving our planet is too expensive, or to keep promoting socioeconomic models that are clearly not working.
No high rises along seashore: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has today said the government will not allow construction of any high-rise structures along the seashore.
Ecological havoc in Dhaka
Dhaka is faced with many direct threats to biodiversity with accelerating economic development, growing population, land grabbing, congested housing, tree felling, and vehicles emitting toxic fumes leading to extreme pollution and poor quality of life.
Sir David Attenborough: Tributes paid as he turns 90
Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90.
Tourists asked to fight wildlife trade
Conservationists have launched a global campaign asking the public to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.
Education now global
Twenty engineering students are going to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay this year. They will be enrolled in postgraduate and doctoral programmes. A scholarship programme from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will support their studies while in IIT.
UK team germinates critically endangered Japanese birch
UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining.
Marine population halved since 1970: Report
Populations of marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970, a report says.
Nature Quest: For the love of vultures
The torrents had just stopped and sunlight filtered through the bright green canopy above, forming columns of light spiraling down to the moist forest floor.
Are economic growth and biodiversity compatible?
There is no time left to debate whether saving our planet is too expensive, or to keep promoting socioeconomic models that are clearly not working.
No high rises along seashore: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has today said the government will not allow construction of any high-rise structures along the seashore.
Ecological havoc in Dhaka
Dhaka is faced with many direct threats to biodiversity with accelerating economic development, growing population, land grabbing, congested housing, tree felling, and vehicles emitting toxic fumes leading to extreme pollution and poor quality of life.
Sir David Attenborough: Tributes paid as he turns 90
Tributes have been paid to renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough who has turned 90.
Tourists asked to fight wildlife trade
Conservationists have launched a global campaign asking the public to help tackle the illegal trade in wildlife.
Education now global
Twenty engineering students are going to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay this year. They will be enrolled in postgraduate and doctoral programmes. A scholarship programme from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will support their studies while in IIT.
UK team germinates critically endangered Japanese birch
UK scientists have successfully germinated seeds from the critically endangered Japanese Birch, a species that has just 21 known trees remaining.
Marine population halved since 1970: Report
Populations of marine mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have declined by 49% since 1970, a report says.
Nature Quest: For the love of vultures
The torrents had just stopped and sunlight filtered through the bright green canopy above, forming columns of light spiraling down to the moist forest floor.
Earth's trees number '3 trillion'
There are just over three trillion trees on Earth, according to a new assessment.
