19 December 2020. Introduction: The US Federal Bank recently joined the Network for Greening the Financial System with seven other organisations. In Europe, several European Securities and Market Authorities have joined NGFS recently. The other new members of the network are Central Bank of Iceland, Polish Financial Supervision Authority, Uruguay, Paraguay and financial authorities of […]

18 December 2020. Introduction: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has been awarded with the prestigious Golden Peacock Environment Management Award for the year 2020 in the Steel Sector by the Institute of Directors. SAIL has been the winner of this award for successive two years. The Company has made efforts for sustainable and environmentally […]

13 December 2020. Introduction: Rare and shy Himalayan Serow has beeb spotted in the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh.This is the first recorded human sighting of the serow in Himachal Pradesh. The animal has been spotted a few times earlier in the state, but that has always been through camera traps. About the Himalayan Serow: […]

17 December 2020.  The United Nations Environment Programme recently named seven dynamic Environmentalists as its Young Champions of the Earth. The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nation’s highest environmental honour. It recognizes outstanding leaders from government, civil society and the private sector whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. Champions […]

16 December 2020. Introduction: India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutunjay Mohapatra while addressing a webinar ‘Weather and Climate Services over Mountains Region’ disclosed that India plans to establish a regional climate centre for the Himalayan mountain region. About the Centre: The RCC is likely to come up in Delhi. The centre will not only […]

15 December 2020. Introduction: The Mansa unit of Punjab state Police is developing Miyawaki forests. The Bengaluru Hennagara Lake is to get a new life with Miyawaki Forests. Miyawaki forest is a method of afforestation developed in Japan. It involves the planting of saplings in a small area resulting in formation of dense forests in […]

15 December 2020. Introduction: On November 22, the Supreme Court upheld an Allahabad High Court order granting immunity from investigation and prosecution if one declared illegal acquisition or possession of exotic wildlife species between June and December. This was under a new amnesty scheme announced by the Centre. According to the High Court whoever declares […]

11 December 2020. Introduction: The ninth edition of the Sustainable Mountain Development Summit (SMDS) in Dehradun began on 11 December 2020.  Theme for this year:  Emerging Pathways for Building a Resilient Post COVID-19 Mountain Economy, Adaptation, Innovation and Acceleration.  Highlights of the Summit: The summit focus sed on the overall objective of building pathways toward a […]

12 December 2020. Introduction: “Preparing India for climate events” is a study which was recently published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water.   This is the first time the extreme weather event hotspots in India have been mapped. Highlights of the study: The study has found that frequency of flood events has increased by […]

11 December 2020. Introduction: December 11 is observed as International Mountain Day. It is designated by UN. Mountains are rich in biodiversity and are under continuous threat. International Mountain Day gives us an opportunity to spread awareness about protecting the mountain biodiversity as these delicate ecosystems are under tremendous pressure from climate change, overexploitation and pollution. […]