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Environment, Explainer

A Eucalyptus plantation order sparked protests in Kerala. Here is why.

By Aayushi Sharma Recently, the Kerala government issued an order allowing the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus trees for its financial sustenance in 2024-2025. This raised questions because the state government had decided to stop growing eucalyptus…

CFC India
June 5, 2024
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Biodiversity, Climate

Unique Biodiversity of Sri Pada / Adam’s Peak Is Under Risk

Sri Pada is one of the main sacred places in Sri Lanka. Many pilgrims visit and hike Sri Pada mountain during the Sri Pada season. This visit is not just a visit. Buddhists consider this as an event to show…

Biodiversity, Feature

Edge of Extinction: Mountain Biodiversity in the Face of Climate Change

By Vivek Saini Amidst the majestic peaks and tranquil valleys of mountain ecosystems lies a fragile web of life facing an unprecedented threat from climate change. As temperatures rise alarmingly, these biodiverse havens are witnessing rapid transformations, pushing countless species…

CFC India
May 16, 2024

Feature, Climate Change Impact

Almost one-third of Indian Amphibian Species threatened by Climate Change: Study

By Aayushi Sharma A new study published in the Nature Journal details how amphibian species are declining globally due to climate change, and these species remain the most vulnerable group of vertebrates. The 2004 baseline study reported habitat loss, degradation,…

CFC India
October 18, 2023

Biodiversity, Feature

What is the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act and why is it being criticized?

By Vivek Saini The Lok Sabha recently approved an amendment to the Biological Diversity Act of 2002. The Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill aims to ease the worries raised by several central ministries, state governments, academics, businesses, and other stakeholders regarding…

CFC India
August 11, 2023

Biodiversity, Climate Change

How does climate change help alien plant species to grow in Lanka?

What are Alien and Invasive Plants? Invasive alien plant species (IAS) are introduced into places outside their natural range, negatively impacting native biodiversity, ecosystem services or human well-being. They are non-native to an ecosystem and may cause economic or environmental…

CFC Sri Lanka
June 23, 2023

Sri Lanka, Biodiversity

Legal Aspects & Detailed Analysis Regarding the Option of Exporting Toque Monkeys

Toque monkeys are known for damaging agricultural crops in many Sri Lankan villages. Several such cases were reported in the recent past as well, and due to this behavior of monkeys, there is an ongoing discussion on how to limit…

Silila Sandawala
April 21, 2023

Climate Change, Biodiversity

Climate Change and Octopus Farms

Claim: Octopuses have better adaptation abilities to climate change since the world’s first octopus farm is not bad. We have witnessed some posts in social media and also the social narrations stating above mentioned claim. So, we decided to…

Silila Sandawala
March 23, 2023

Climate Change, Biodiversity, Fact Check

Are genetically modified organisms the answer to a climate resilient biosphere?

Humans keep moving forward and opening new doors facilitated by the fast-developing technology, facing challenges and experimenting new things. Currently the main global issue in focus is Climate Change. The increase in population induce exploitation of natural resources which causes…

Silila Sandawala
March 17, 2023

Climate Change, Biodiversity

WORLD SEAGRASS DAY – HEALTHY SEAGRASS, HEALTHY PLANET

Destruction of natural ecosystems has become a common topic in today’s world. Lately, the destruction of seagrass and its restoration has been a trending topic in Sri Lanka. The world loses 110km2 of seagrass annually. Sri Lanka also has a…

CFC Sri Lanka
March 9, 2023