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Events in Goa

Parag Rangnekar Highlights Goa’s Fast-Changing Ecology Through Photography

Tanisha Cardozo

Ecologist and naturalist Parag Rangnekar has called for greater awareness of Goa’s lateritic plateaus, which he describes as misunderstood yet vital ecosystems. Speaking at a lecture titled “Wild Goa Through the Viewfinder” at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Rangnekar showcased his two-decade photographic documentation of Goa’s biodiversity — from endemic species and rare birds to climate-driven ecological shifts — while emphasizing how photography can serve as a powerful tool for research and conservation.

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Spiti Valley Declared India’s First Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO

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UNESCO has officially recognized Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh as India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The declaration celebrates Spiti’s fragile yet fascinating ecosystem, where glaciers, rare wildlife, and centuries-old Himalayan culture coexist.

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JCI Panaji Launches “One LO Sustainable Project” with CCP and Goa Forest Department

Tanisha Cardozo

JCI Panaji, in partnership with the Corporation of the City of Panaji and the Goa Forest Development Corporation, launched the One LO Sustainable Project with the plantation of several medicinal saplings across the city. The initiative promotes biodiversity, traditional healing, and environmental stewardship in line with the UN SDGs.

Events in Goa

Prerana Foundation & Progressive Front Celebrate Friendship Day with Trek to Mhadei Waterfalls

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On August 3, 2025, the Prerana Foundation and Progressive Front of Goa marked Friendship Day with a unique trek to Shivling Waterfall in Mhadei, Valpoi. The event brought together 53 participants from across Goa, fostering intergenerational friendship, environmental awareness, and a deep connection with Goa’s natural heritage.

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Goa’s Overlooked Eight-Legged Arachnids Need Attention; ‘Development’ Needs to go Hand-in-Hand With Ecology

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At a recent MOG Sunday talk, Prof. Manoj Ramakant Borkar warned that road widening projects in Mollem have destroyed habitats critical to rare tarantula species, heightening the risk of local extinction. He emphasized the urgent need for balancing development with ecological preservation in Goa.