Oceans cover 71% of the planet and are the source of life on Earth. Over a billion people, including some of the poorest in the world, depend on the oceans and wild seafood for survival. But our blue planet is under threat. Each day we remove more than the oceans can replenish. We are draining our oceans of life and protein for a hungry planet. To source

The country spends Rs.270 crore for biodiversity conservation, compared to Rs.350 crore spent on the protection of VIPs. To source

Just five years ago, the Iberian lynx was classified as critically endangered on the International Union of Conservation’s Red List (IUCN), but now the population in southern Spain has nearly tripled thanks to a particularly well-designed con To source

India is home to forests with rich wildlife. However, being the second most populated country in the world, the enormous pressure of the exploding human population of the country is shrinking the forests, wiping off the rich fauna and flora. To source

The increase came after heavy monsoon rains damaged crops ready for harvest in much of northern India, leading to a drop in supplies. Farmers are now expanding the sowing area of this year’s summer season crops to take advantage of high moisture levels in soil. To source

Africa’s Western black rhino is now officially extinct, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To source

The decline in bee populations has been all the buzz lately, which led Whole Foods Market to team up with the Xerces Society to show us what a world—or a To source

Every year, the Indian government acknowledges farmers and organisations who have been conserving germplasm of indigenous plant species. The Indian Genome Saviour Awards are given by Protetction of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture. To source