India highlights progress in forest cover, restoration and climate action at COFO 28

September 29, 2026 12:09 PM

India highlights progress in forest cover, restoration and climate action at COFO 28

India has highlighted its forest and landscape restoration initiatives and reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable forest management, climate action and resilient forest landscapes at the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome. The session, being held from September 28 to October 2, brings together countries to discuss global forestry issues. In its statement, India welcomed the Food and Agriculture Organization's focus on Forest and Landscape Restoration and emphasise...

PM Modi hails addition of two new Ramsar sites in Rajasthan

June 5, 2025 11:17 AM

PM Modi hails addition of two new Ramsar sites in Rajasthan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India’s ongoing efforts in environmental conservation after two more wetlands in Rajasthan were added to the Ramsar list of internationally important wetlands.   The newly designated Ramsar Sites are Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur. With their inclusion, the total number of Ramsar Sites in India has now risen to 91.   Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared the update on X, describing it as a reflection of the Prime Minis...