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Five baby orangutans were found in a forest in Balasore district of Odisha on 8 September 2026, triggering an investigation into suspected illegal wildlife trafficking.

India observes National Forest Martyrs Day (राष्ट्रीय वन शहीद दिवस) every year on 11 September to honour forest personnel and others who have sacrificed their lives while protecting the country’s forests, wildlife and biodiversity. 

World EV Day is observed every year on 9 September to promote awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), clean mobility and the transition away from fossil-fuel-dependent transport. 

Lucknow has secured the first position among million-plus cities in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.

The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is being observed on 7 September 2026 worldwide. 

Scientists have discovered a new species of legless, worm-like amphibian named Gegeneophis chandgadi from Maharashtra.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has clarified that the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 does not contain any provision specifically requiring the consent of the Gram Sabha for obtaining Stage-II Forest Clearance.

Recently, scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia ulotricha in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats.

An Early Warning System (EWS) is scheduled to be installed at Ghepan Lake in September 2026. The system is expected to continuously monitor conditions around the lake and provide timely alerts in case indicators point towards a possible GLOF.

India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India on 17 August 2026 during the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.