Launched in FY 2015-16, GIM focuses on improving biodiversity, water resources, and ecosystems like mangroves and wetlands. The scheme aims to expand forest and tree cover by 5 million hectares and ...

By Malaka Rodrigo COLOMBO – Ella, one of Sri Lanka’s most popular tourist destinations, draws scores of foreign visitors who ...

India's diverse border regions with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are famed for their ...

He called for better forest management, restoration efforts, and stricter law enforcement. A 2024 WWF-P report also warned about widespread mangrove destruction along Karachi’s coastline for ...

Recently, she embarked on a journey to explore Madu Ganga in Sri Lanka, a gem for nature lovers, where one can explore the mangrove forests and rich biodiversity. However, her latest post proves that ...

Sri Lanka is one of only three countries in the world with a population of more than 300 people per square kilometre, which protects and maintains 30% of its original forest cover, UNDP said marking ...

Twenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) of new woodland created in the west of England as part of a "national forest" drive, the government has announced. The Western ...

Join us in celebrating the International Day of Forests 2025 on Friday, 21 March, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and online. This year’s theme, “Forests and Foods ...

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each ...

In the clip, they were seen exploring Madu Ganga, a hidden gem for nature lovers in Balapitiya, Sri Lanka. It is a lagoon that offers boat safaris through the rich biodiversity, including mangrove ...

In the heart of the wilderness, where nature reigns supreme, lies the realm of the majestic big cats. These powerful creatures, with their sleek coats and piercing eyes, continue to captivate the ...