December 11, 2023 Introduction: Discussions on Article 6 during the initial 10 days of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) have seen both progress and challenges. The focus has been on refining rules and procedures for market approaches, with the aim of finalizing frameworks for […]

December 11, 2023 Introduction: A new United Nations report, “State of Finance for Nature,” reveals that countries invest nearly $7 trillion annually in subsidies and private investments with direct negative impacts on nature. This staggering figure accounts for 7% of the global gross domestic product, highlighting the urgent need for a shift in financial practices. […]

December 11, 2023 Introduction: On December 2, a significant development took place at the ongoing COP28 climate summit, with 118 countries signing a renewable energy pledge. The goal is ambitious — to triple the world’s green energy capacity to 11,000 GW by 2030. This initiative aims to decrease reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation […]

December 9, 2023 Introduction: India has secured the seventh position in climate performance during 2022, making significant progress over the previous year when it held the eighth spot. This positive trajectory places India effectively fourth, considering the absence of countries in the first three ranks within the ‘very high’ performance category. The rankings are part […]

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December 9, 2023 Introduction: Sixty-three countries, including the US, Canada, and Kenya, joined forces at COP28 to make history by signing the Global Cooling Pledge. This landmark commitment aims to slash cooling emissions by at least 68% by 2050. With cooling emissions currently accounting for 7% of global greenhouse gases, the pledge addresses the urgent […]

December 8, 2023 Introduction: Polar bears, iconic symbols of the Arctic, face existential threats due to the climate crisis. Scientists have developed a non-invasive tool to monitor and conserve these elusive creatures without causing stress or risk. The tool involves extracting DNA from snow tracks, providing valuable insights into their populations and behaviour. Study Details […]

December 7, 2023 Introduction: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the ‘National Circular Economy Roadmap for reduction of Plastic waste in India,’ a collaborative effort between leading research institutions in India and Australia. The document aims to establish research and industry partnerships to develop a roadmap for India’s transition to a circular economy in the […]

December 5, 2023 Introduction: The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed the Declaration on Climate and Health on December 2. Notably, India has not yet signed, but commitments from additional countries are expected before […]

December 5, 2023 Introduction: The Indian Government has given the green light for the submission of the country’s Third National Communication (TNC) and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This submission fulfills India’s responsibility to provide information under the Convention and the Paris Agreement. Key Commitments in the […]