Dr Atul Kumar Gupta, IFS (Retd.)

The theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026-“Acting locally for global impact” is a powerful reminder that global ecological security relies fundamentally on local ecosystems. Forests, wetlands, rivers, grasslands, pollinators, sacred groves, and agro-biodiversity conserved at village and landscape levels collectively sustain planetary ecological balance. India championed this decentralized approach through the Biological…

In the mist-covered hills of Tripura, the forest is no longer just a backdrop for traditional life—it has become the state’s most potent economic engine. As the world observes International Day of Forests 2026 under the theme “Forests and Economies,” Tripura stands out as a burgeoning hub for sustainable bio-enterprises, where ancient tribal wisdom meets…