Developers faced vacant industrial buildings that were difficult to modernize; they preserved original structures and turned them into hotels with modern guest facilitiesVacant industrial buildings were not easy to modernize. Their old layouts and structures created practical problems for developers. But dem...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
In 2008, the Duchy of Cornwall began restoring Dartmoor across its 27,000-hectare estate in UK. 18 years later, more than 800 hectares of damaged peat had been restored so farEighteen years after the Duchy began supporting restoration, work continues to protect Dartmoor’s ancient carbon stores. Updates published ...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
In 2019, Aidan Gallagher linked fan pledges to mangrove planting in Madagascar. 6 years later, the campaign had planted 113,706 trees and removed 38 million kg of carbonIn July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mang...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
‘When we stop asking 'Who will fix this?’: Anand Mahindra praises Maharashtra town's people who revived a dying river and won Rs 1 crore prizeAnand Mahindra highlighted the revival of Maharashtra’s Kham River as his Monday Motivation, praising the collective effort of citizens, ci...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
In 2020, Willie Nelson turned his 500-acre Texas Luck Ranch into a regenerative farm using managed grazing. 6 years later, it continues alongside rescued horses and native-grass workWillie and Annie Nelson tasked farmers with transforming their Luck Ranch. The Weldons introduced pigs and native seeds to begin soil regen...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.30 AM IST
In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Since 1960s, Britain’s European turtle doves have suffered an almost 99% population decline. In 2026, 30 birds were released to restore the speciesBritain’s European turtle dove population has fallen by 98% since the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 2026, conservationists released 30 bir...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
He went to Rajasthan to make a film in 1994. Years later, filmmaker Pradip Krishen was restoring a 70-hectare desert landscape by removing an invasive tree and bringing native ecology backPradip Krishen's journey from cinema to ecological restoration began following an unexpected experience that altered his trajectory. He has...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
In 2018, CRF measured coral restoration's economic ripple across Florida Keys for 5 years. 7 years later, researchers found up to 144% local economic contribution per dollar spentCoral restoration activities in the Florida Keys generated significant economic returns. For every dollar invested, restoration contributed...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.35 AM IST
Rediscover Europe on the Ganga: The holy river has a unique tourism potential for BengalAlthough the phrase 'Europe on the Ganga' has been talked about in heritage tourism and conservation circles, its potential is yet to be ta...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public parkSeoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the ci...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In 2014, Massachusetts' JRWA began work to remove a dam sitting 10 feet below the Elm Street Bridge. 5 years later, the Jones River was freed for alewife, eels and trout once againElm Street project was also part of a broader sequence of restoration work on the Jones River. A previous obstacle, the Wapping Road Dam, h...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Between 1997 and 2005, officials removed 282 buildings from California’s Giant Forest; the project gave 231 acres back to giant sequoiasGiant Forest sequoia grove underwent extensive restoration efforts. Commercial activity and 282 buildings were removed from the grove. Ecol...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
In 1995, John D. Liu filmed 1 Loess Plateau project in China where slopes were terraced, vegetation restored and water managed. 25 years later, 35,000 sq km had recoveredChina's Loess Plateau, once severely eroded, underwent significant ecological recovery. Communities actively participated in restoration ef...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
In 2016, Ed Sheeran transformed 1 ploughed field into a wildlife pond and meadow. 5 years later, 14,000 trees had been planted and wildlife was thriving across the estateEd Sheeran has undertaken a rewilding project on his Suffolk property as part of his commitment to wildlife and environmental conservation....
15 Sep, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Ladakh taps 18,000-Ft glacier stream to save shrinking Tso Kar lakeLadakh's administration is reviving Tso Kar Lake by channeling untapped glacier meltwater. This mega project aims to restore the lake's dim...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST