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Mongabay-India is a nonprofit news platform dedicated to environmental and conservation issues, offering original and insightful reports from various natural settings across India. It examines the country's development while focusing on environmental and conservation topics. As the Indian branch of the global news site mongabay.com, Mongabay-India provides content in both English and Hindi. The platform was established in 1999 by Rhett A. Butler, who has a deep passion for tropical forests. He chose the name "Mongabay" after a specific island located in Madagascar.

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How trees outside forests impact human well-being

3 days ago | india.mongabay.com | Aisiri Amin

A new study highlights that while trees outside forests provide wide-ranging benefits, their long-term impacts on human well-being are poorly understood. Along with being a source for commodities such as timber and fuelwood, trees outside forests are important for biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration. Most of the publications reviewed for this study indicated that these trees lead to an increase in human well-being outcomes.
Sexing by sound: How deconstructed sarus crane duets could help scientists

3 days ago | india.mongabay.com | Kartik Chandramouli

Scientists can now tell nearly identical male and female sarus cranes apart, by decoding their duet, a coordinated performance of movements and calls. A recent study found that the duet’s main notes are reliable indicators of sex, offering a non-invasive tool for studying and conserving the bird across India’s farmlands.
From decay to delight as locals bring an urban waterbody back to life

5 days ago | india.mongabay.com | Nidhi Jamwal

Hauz-i-Shamsi, an ancient waterbody in Mehrauli in Delhi, has been revived using nature-based solutions. Urban lakes create their microclimate and can help combat the urban heat island effect if integrated into the heat action plans of cities. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s First Census of Water Bodies in 2021, Delhi has 893 water bodies, of which nearly one-fourth are encroached.
India releases genome-edited rice, draws both applause and alarm

5 days ago | india.mongabay.com | Arathi Menon

India has released two genome-edited rice varieties aimed at enhancing yield and resilience against environmental stresses. Both varieties were developed using a genome editing technique, which allows for precise modifications in the plant’s DNA without introducing foreign genes. While it is largely considered a positive step towards food security, concerns have been raised about the biosafety of these varieties.
Coal's inclusion in India’s draft climate finance taxonomy raises questions

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Kundan Pandey

India’s draft climate finance taxonomy includes coal under its scope, sparking criticism from climate experts. Although work on the taxonomy began in 2020, the draft, released in May 2025, only presents a basic framework without sector-specific definitions. Experts warn that the inclusion of coal and lack of harmonisation with existing sectoral and regulatory green frameworks, could deter international capital.
Stone crushers drive nilgai into fields, damaging crops

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Ashwini Shukla

Stone-crusher operations and mining activities have disturbed the nilgai habitat in Palamu district of Jharkhand. This has led to the nilgai venturing into agricultural fields for food and water and damaging crops which in turn leads to farmer distress and a growing cycle of debt and migration in affected villages.
Shipwreck raises concerns about ecological damage in Kerala

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Navya P K

A Liberian-flagged ship carrying around 450 tonnes of oil and 640 containers sank off the Kochi coast on May 25. Though the oil spill is contained, the location of the hazardous cargo is still unknown. The oil spill and cargo, including plastic pellets, are expected to have long-term impacts on marine ecosystems. The Liberian-flagged ship that sank off the Kerala coast has raised concerns about a potential oil spill and hazardous cargo, and the resulting ecological impact.
Blended finance can help power India’s climate future [Commentary]

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Suresh Seshadri

India faces the dual challenge of sustaining rapid economic development while drastically reducing emissions. Blended finance where public or philanthropic capital is used to de-risk and mobilise private investment is crucial for funding underfinanced sectors, writes the author of this commentary. Scaling up blended finance demands clear policy signals, strong project pipelines, diverse financial instruments, and coordinated collaboration across public, private, and philanthropic sectors.
Scientists raise alarm as rural water supply goes from depths to debt

1 week ago | india.mongabay.com | Arathi Menon

Rural water supply systems struggle to keep pace with falling water tables as groundwater depletion around Bengaluru gets critical. Current policies focus on infrastructure and economics while poor aquifer management and demand regulation place heavy financial burden on local governance. Researchers call for integrated aquifer management—metering pumps, limiting borewell depths, and incentivising sustainable farming—to break the cycle of deeper drilling and rising debt.
Research into climate adaptation in India is woefully inadequate, says review

2 weeks ago | india.mongabay.com | Simrin Sirur

Climate adaptation is highly understudied in India, with the term often being mentioned without capturing details or impacts. A review of hundreds of papers on adaptation, published from 2017-2023, found that only 28 analysed adaptation measures adequately. Of these, most focused on agriculture, followed by water, coastal, urban and forestry sectors.