Environment Minister

November 5, 2026 12:52 AM

Bhupender Yadav releases guidelines to recognise conservation areas beyond protected zones

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has released guidelines for recognising areas outside India’s legally protected conservation network that deliver sustained, long-term biodiversity benefits. The “Guidelines for the Designation of India’s Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (I-OECMs), 2026” were launched on November 3 at a side event of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Yerevan, Armenia. Prepared by the Ministry of Env...

October 27, 2026 3:11 PM

India calls for predictable finance, technology transfer to implement global biodiversity framework

India on Tuesday called for adequate and predictable finance, capacity building and technology transfer from developed countries to support implementation of the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Delivering India’s national statement at the high-level segment of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP-17) in Yerevan, Armenia, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said implementation must reflect national priorities, circumstan...

September 29, 2026 12:45 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav hands over India’s first PRAMAAN certificates for forest plantation and bamboo farming

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday handed over India's first PRAMAAN (Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of sustainable Management practices for Agroforestry And Natural forestry resources) certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS), marking the transition of the certification framework from policy to field-level implementation. The certificates were presented to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development Corporat...

September 28, 2026 3:16 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviews Delhi’s air pollution mitigation plan with CM Rekha Gupta

Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to review the national capital's air pollution mitigation plan and finalise additional measures ahead of the winter season. The meeting focused on progress of measures already undertaken, hotspot-specific interventions, enforcement, vehicular emissions, dust and waste management, industrial pollution, public transport and greater citizen participatio...

September 6, 2026 1:04 PM

Bhupender Yadav calls for expansion of vulture safe zones to aid species recovery

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday called for continued efforts to create Vulture Safe Zones and strengthen technical capacity to support the recovery of India's declining vulture populations in the wild. Yadav made the remarks while inaugurating a national workshop titled ‘From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India’s Vultures’ in Panchkula, Haryana, as part of International Vulture Awareness Day 2026. Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh ...

June 30, 2026 9:33 AM

PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, lauds climate and conservation efforts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Best wishes to Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav Ji on his birthday. He is undertaking significant efforts towards boosting sustainability, conserving flora and fauna. He is also tirelessly working to eliminate the menace of climate change. My best wishes for his long and healthy life." Yadav expressed his heartfelt g...

April 22, 2026 1:43 PM

Shekha Jheel declared India’s 99th Ramsar site, UP’s tally rises to 12

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said that the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary has been designated as a Ramsar site, taking India’s total number of internationally recognised wetlands to 99. With this addition, Uttar Pradesh now has 12 Ramsar sites, further strengthening its position as one of the leading states in wetland conservation. In a post on X, Yadav said the recognition would boost local livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and water and climate security. He note...

January 19, 2026 4:42 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs meeting of National Board for Wildlife

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi, during which proposals of public utility, infrastructure and strategic importance were reviewed alongside measures for effective monitoring of wildlife conservation. The Standing Committee considered 70 proposals related to public utility services, defence requirements and infrastructure projects located...

October 16, 2025 9:28 PM

Bhupender Yadav calls for equity and collective action at G20 Environment Ministers’ meeting

Representing India at the G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa on Thursday, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav urged the international community to unite for a sustainable and equitable future. Extending gratitude to the host nation, he lauded the South African Presidency’s theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.” In his address, Yadav highlighted India’s climate leadership, noting that as the Paris Agreement mark...