NeBIO Research Journal released on 29th April, 2010

April 29, 2010

NeBIO Research Journal was released on 29th April, 2010. NeBIO is the first international research journal from Northeast India which publishes research papers on environment and biodiversity of Northeast India and adjoining areas. With the publication of NEBIO, Imphal City is now in the global web of scientific research. NeBIO is part of the "VISION 2030" - an initiative of NECEER, Imphal to make Imphal – an educational and scientific research hub of Northeast India.

Khuraijam Jibankumar Singh
Editor-in-Chief, NeBIO
Managing Trustee and Co-ordinator, R&D Division, NECEER, Imphal
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Northeast Centre for Environmental Education and Research (NECEER), Imphal released its second periodical : NeBIO Research Journal. NeBIO is the first international research journal from Northeast India which publishes research papers on environment and biodiversity of Northeast India and adjoining areas. With the publication of NEBIO, Imphal City is now in the global web of scientific research. NeBIO is part of the “VISION 2030” - an initiative of NECEER, Imphal to make Imphal – an educational and scientific research hub of Northeast India.

The journal published original research and review articles on biodiversity and environment of North East India and its adjoining region. The journal aimed not only to encourage research works but various forms of methodologies, perspectives and knowledge production. The need for publishing such a journal was also prompted by the fact that there has not been such an interaction between all those engaged in research areas and environmental education so far in the region.

North East India is endowed with large number of flora and fauna. The region has been identified as one of the richest biodiversity region in the world. Out of the three Biodiversity Hotspots recognised in India, North East India falls under the Indo-Myanmar Hotspot and the Himalayan Hotspot. The region has been in focus for its rich biodiversity and culture. Several organisations have identified this part of India as Centre for Diversity of many species. However, in the last few decades several plant and animal species are lost due to the anthropogenic pressures at an alarming rate. Considering the speed in which the species are disappearing in North East India, it won’t take much time to wipe out completely. There is an immediate need to conserve and protect the rich biodiversity of the region and this can only be achieved scientific research, active involvement of the local people and NGOs, and both state and central governments.

Since its establishment, the mission of North East Centre for Environmental Education and Research, Imphal (Manipur, India) is to promote public awareness, education and research for the protection and conservation of biodiversity in North East India. NECEER tirelessly pursues its mission by motivating and promoting youth to take up environmental issues and scientific research for the conservation of biodiversity and its habitat in North East India.