Climate change
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ("MoEFCC") has made significant changes to the rules governing biological diversity, particularly with regards to the procedure for obtaining a certificate of origin for cultivated medicinal plants. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective from November 1, 2025, aim to
Natural resources
Ghana will join the global community in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity, emphasizing the urgent need to preserve biodiversity while pursuing sustainable development. The theme for this year's celebration is 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,' highlighting the vital relationship between the health of
Climate change
Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards sustainable financing for biodiversity conservation with the launch of the 'Umbrella Programme to Support Development of Biodiversity Finance Plans'. This initiative is part of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN), a global partnership led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and
Climate change
Scientists have uncovered a significant factor contributing to the effects of climate change on local biodiversity: the impact of climate change on juveniles. A study from the University of Aberdeen and McGill University Canada found that the conditions juvenile dragonflies experience in lakes, streams, and wetlands shape the diversity of
Natural resources
Research has shown that small game populations, such as hares, pheasants, and partridges, have declined significantly over the past few decades. However, a new study conducted by the Department of Animal Ethology and Wildlife Management suggests that hunters have been actively involved in reintroducing these species into natural ecosystems, which
Natural resources
Research on the impact of soil substrate availability and plant species diversity on soil microbial biomass and enzyme activity in secondary forests has revealed significant findings. According to a study published in the Journal of Soils and Sediments, different forest types have varying effects on soil substrate availability and soil
Natural resources
Palapye's rapid urbanisation is driven by mining, infrastructure development, and industrialisation, leading to increased pressure on its biodiversity and ecosystems. According to Mr Kabelo Tshekiso, District Officer 1 for Palapye, the town's community maintains a deep connection to the land, nature, and biodiversity that sustains lives,
Genetic research
Rotavirus infections are a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries where access to sanitation and healthcare is limited. A recent study conducted in Manipur, India, aimed to investigate the prevalence and genotypes of group A rotavirus infections in children from 2015 to 2019. The research, conducted by
Genetic research
A recent study published in the Agriculture journal has shed new light on the genetic characteristics and germplasm conservation strategies of Xinjiang's indigenous cultivated grapes. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Shihezi University, utilized SSR molecular markers and whole-genome resequencing technology to investigate the genetic
Genetic research
A new report from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences has shed light on the importance of understanding the germplasm characteristics of * *Penaeus semisulcatus*, a commercially valuable aquaculture species widely distributed in China and the South China Sea. The research, funded by the National Key R&D Program of
Genetic research
Recent research has shed new light on the phenotypic traits, nutritional profiles, and genetic diversity of Portunus pelagicus populations in Guangdong Province, China. Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences have made significant discoveries in their study, which was funded by prominent organizations, including the National Key R&
Genetic research
Recent research published in the Frontiers in Genetics journal has uncovered crucial insights into the genetic diversity of Apis mellifera jemenitica populations on the Arabian Peninsula. The study, conducted by researchers from Thamar University, utilized three mtDNA markers - Cytochrome b (Cyt b), Cytochrome c oxidase I (COI), and the
