The article highlights the importance of conservation efforts in the Nilgiris biosphere, a UNESCO-declared biosphere in the southern states of India. It showcases the thriving biodiversity and the challenges faced by the ecosystem due to human activity. The article emphasizes the need for collaboration between local communities, the state government, and the tourism industry to protect the biosphere. It also …
A World Species Congress was organised at the Cairn Hill Eco-Awareness Centre on Wednesday by “Muddy Boots Nilgiris” – a grassroots, ‘mud-on-the-boots’ initiative to explore, investigate, educate, and restore the ecological and cultural significance of the Nilgiris” in collaboration with BERU Foundation. Themed around ‘Nilgiri Natural History and Native Species’, the Congress aimed to mobilise environmental enthusiasts, researchers, students, and …
