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• [New] The Indian wolf, a rare South Asian subspecies, has been officially classified as endangered in the latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species amid rapid population decline, habitat loss, and human pressures. The Express Tribune
• [New] Precipitation over Africa will generally increase by the end of the 21st century, with some regional variation. SciTechDaily
• [New] Rising need for nature-based solutions: Achieving Rio Convention targets requires expanding 1 billion ha by 2030, with protected forests and avoided deforestation needing US billion annually, while reforestation requires US billion. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Nuclear risks persisting: The situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and Russia's general approach to targeting infrastructure create ongoing risks of nuclear accident, even absent intentional use of nuclear weapons. Second Line of Defense
• [New] The proliferation of nuclear weapons poses grave risks to humanity and future generations. Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
• [New] Political Inertia: The world is on track for 2.7 °C warming by 2100, threatening irreversible ecosystem collapse, even as political will lags behind science. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] More travelers will make conscious decisions about how they travel, with an eye on protecting the planet for future generations. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Tree beekeeping is crucial for maintaining ecosystem services: supporting wildflowers, stabilizing pollinator populations, and reducing habitat risks - especially as global urbanization and deforestation grows. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2025, 2026, and the decades that follow, the oak tree-embracing vital species such as the red oak tree, water oak tree, post oak tree, pin oak tree, and live oak tree-remains a pillar of forestry, biodiversity, and sustainable land management. Farmonaut
• [New] The management and restoration of oak woodlands is increasingly prioritized for biodiversity conservation as the world moves into 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] With climate and land use changes accelerating in 2026, the role of oak trees in maintaining ecosystem resilience and biodiversity becomes increasingly critical. Farmonaut
• [New] An estimated 10% of wild bees in Europe (at least 172 out of 1,928 assessed species) are at risk of extinction. IUCN
• [New] The number of threatened European butterfly species increased by a sharp 76% over the last decade. / UAE IUCN
• [New] Lowering extinction rates over the last century could reflect the results of global efforts to protect species and habitats. Discover Magazine
• [New] The extended collaboration will see the introduction of Gemini's multimodal intelligence to the Salesforce ecosystem, supporting tasks such as hybrid reasoning and multistep process automation across enterprise sales and IT services. Verdict
• [New] With millions of tons of PET produced every year, improving recycling efficiency could significantly reduce plastic pollution and help protect ecosystems worldwide. Futurity
• [New] The BRICS have established the General Assembly of Cities and Municipalities which will focus on inter-municipal cooperation rather than international cooperation. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] The global defence expenditure is projected to touch $3 trillion, while AI warfare and cyber threats are fundamentally redefining the nature of combat. Republic World
• [New] Tuvalu is a small Polynesian island nation in the west-central Pacific Ocean, known for its unique marine ecosystems and extreme climate vulnerability. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] India's Co-Chair term will run till 2028, reflecting its growing role in shaping global geospatial policy and data ecosystems. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Emergence of innovative asset classes: Growth in carbon markets (US billion), biodiversity credits, and impact investing reflect new opportunities for sustainable private finance. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] By 2050, up to 70% of native plant species could face conditions outside their current climate range, risking widespread species loss and ecosystem collapse. World Socialist Web Site

Last updated: 22 October 2025