Day: September 4, 2020

GOI: Currently working on rejuvenation of 13 rivers.

September 4, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

3 September 2020.  Introduction:  The Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on 3rd September announced that the centre is working on rejuvenation of 13 rivers. The minister announced this on the occasion of celebration of “Cauvery Calling” movement. Highlights The 13 rivers that are under rejuvenation are Beas, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Yamuna, Luni, Narmada, Godavari, Cauvery, […]

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Food policy changes could reduce global emissions, says UNEP Report.

September 4, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

4 September 2020. Introduction: The United Nations Environment Programme recently released a report, “Enhancing Nationally Determined Contributions for Food Systems”. According to the report, adding diet and food loss to climate change shall improve mitigation and adaptation contributions towards food systems by 25%.. Highlights The report suggests ways to address the issues in food system […]

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Biodiversity Council to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir.

September 4, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

2 September 2020. Introduction: The Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components in the Union territory. General Administrative Department (GAD), has sanctioned the constitution of the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council. Highlights: The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will be the […]

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