India calls for science-based conservation of whales, cetaceans at IWC-70

September 29, 2026 1:10 PM

India calls for science-based conservation of whales, cetaceans at IWC-70

India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans, stressing the importance of science-based approaches, international cooperation and practical measures to address threats to marine species.   India made the remarks at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70), being held in Hobart, Australia, from September 28 to October 2.   In its opening statement, India emphasised the need for continued collaboration among range countries, s...

Second nationwide dolphin population survey begins from UP’s Bijnor

January 18, 2026 11:29 AM

Second nationwide dolphin population survey begins from UP’s Bijnor

The second rangewide estimation of riverine and estuarine dolphins in India was launched on Saturday from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh under Project Dolphin, marking a renewed push by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to strengthen the conservation of the country’s riverine ecosystems. The survey follows the release of population estimates from the first nationwide assessment by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir in Ma...