Searched for
CONVENTION ON MIGRATORY SPECIES
Four more Indian sites recognised in Ramsar List as wetlands of international importanceThe aim of the Ramsar list is "to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of glo...14 Aug, 2021, 11.23 AM IST- UN's environmental treaty removes Randeep Hooda as ambassador over his 'joke' against MayawatiThe actor was appointed as the CMS Ambassador for Migratory Species in Feb 2020 for 3 yrs.28 May, 2021, 03.48 PM IST
- Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance12 Nov, 2020, 07.18 PM IST
- UN hails India for championing phase-out of single-use plasticsIn a letter to Environment Secretary C K Mishra, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Deputy Executive Secretary Joyce Msuya commend...24 Mar, 2020, 02.36 PM IST
- People's participation necessary for conservation, stricter rules don't save planet: JavadekarThe participation of people is essential for the conservation of biodiversity and stricter rules don't save the planet, Union Environment M...17 Feb, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
- India to host key meet on conservation of migratory species of wild animalsThe thirteenth meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) being hosted by India is the ...17 Feb, 2020, 11.32 AM IST
- Vulture population down from 4 cr to 4 lakh in 3 decades"In India, vultures died after consuming dead cattle, which were given 'diclofenac' drug, and their population reduced from four crore to l...11 Feb, 2020, 04.39 AM IST
- No links between coronavirus, migratory birds; let's not create fear psychosis: JavadekarSpeaking ahead of the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) of wild animals, to...10 Feb, 2020, 03.54 PM IST
- 3 species from India among 10 to be on global endangered listTen endangered species of migratory animals/birds from across the globe, including three from India (Great Indian Bustard, Asian Elephant a...10 Feb, 2020, 08.29 AM IST
- Government approves 'Raptor MoU' for conservation of migratory birds of preyThe MoU seeks willingness of the signatory range states for working for conservation of the raptor species and their habitats.30 Dec, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
- Villagers welcome arrival of two satellite-tagged Amur FalconsWhile migrating to African sub-continent every winter to escape the extreme cold of Siberia, thousands of Amur Falcon birds roost in Nagala...05 Nov, 2014, 06.24 PM IST
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetlandIn the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...30 Jan, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
- 2-day annual bird counting at Pong Dam from Jan 29After its creation in 1975, Pong Dam has become a favourite destination for migratory birds during winters.26 Jan, 2014, 03.15 AM IST
- Satellite tag on falcons to track migratory routeNagaland has taken another step forward in conserving Amur falcon, a migratory bird species that makes the state its roosting ground in its...13 Nov, 2013, 01.21 AM IST
- More migratory bird species sighted at Pong dam wetlandsThe variety of migratory birds wintering in Pong wetlands, a Ramsar site, is growing by the year with ornithologists sighting new species a...03 Feb, 2013, 06.50 AM IST
- Migratory birds flock to Pong dam for winterIn winters, Maharana Pratap Sagar popularly known as Pong dam lake in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh becomes the bird watcher's deligh...15 Nov, 2012, 05.54 AM IST
- India to protect Dugongs or Sea CowsIndia has joined global efforts to protect and conserve Dugongs or Sea Cows, an endangered species found along the coastlines of Gujarat an...11 Apr, 2008, 04.46 PM IST
Load More
