A report on the progress of the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006, was issued by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). It reveals that a sunset clause is necessary to put an end to the rights recognition process and emphasises on reforms to governance, equity and sustainable forest management.

Approval has been given by the Uttarakhand forest department on the proposal of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to build the Netala bypass of the Char Dham project. The acceptance allows exploitation of 17.5 hectares of forest cover in the sensitive eco-Bhagirathi area, prompting environmentalists and local people to protest against the move on the basis of environmental and legal breach.

Delhi is experiencing unbearable water stress of heat, as 2025 was the hottest month of February and March ever. The temperatures have soared well past 45degC on many occasions during summers, resulting in India Meteorological Department having to declare heatwave warnings on several occasions. A ten-year plan (2015-2024) indicates that summer temperatures are always above normal, which puts a strain on health, livelihoods, and the environment.

The world was still experiencing an increase in greenhouse gas emissions early in 2025, although large declines were observed in the power sector of nations such as India and China. The primary reason is still heavy fossil fuel use, especially in the United States, which is jeopardizing global climate goals.

New studies have also established the existence of the rare dragonfly Crocothemis erythraea in the southern Western Ghats, eliminating past confusion between the common lowland dragonfly Crocothemis servilia and this rare one. The finding underscores that contemporary field research and DNA techniques have played a role in documenting biodiversity.