December 5, 2023 Introduction: A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled “Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity, and livelihoods,” challenges the simplistic emphasis on tree planting and underscores the significance of governance […]

December 2, 2023 Introduction: The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai, […]

December 2, 2023 Introduction: On the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled LeadIT 2.0, emphasizing an inclusive and just industry transition. This initiative prioritizes the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology along with providing financial assistance to emerging economies. Call for Carbon Footprint Reduction by 2050 During a session […]

December 2, 2023 Introduction: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a groundbreaking initiative during a high-level event at COP28 in Dubai, shifting the focus towards generating Green Credits through extensive plantation efforts on degraded wasteland. What is the Green Credits Programme? The Green Credits Programme, initiated by the Environment Ministry in October of this year, aims […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: In a remarkable turn of events, two kiwi chicks have hatched in the wild near New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, marking a historic moment after over a century. The significance of this milestone is heightened by the fact that the national bird, the kiwi, faced near-extinction due to human activities. Kiwis and […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: On the opening day of COP28 in Dubai, a significant development took place with the official launch of the Loss and Damage Fund. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries grappling with the harsh impacts of climate change. The initial funding stands at an estimated $300 million, with […]

December 1, 2023 Introduction: India led South and Southeast Asia in recorded malaria cases in 2022, comprising 66% of the 5.2 million cases reported in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Malaria Report 2023, released on November 30, 2023, noted that India saw a 55% reduction in cases, even though […]

November 30, 2023 Introduction: Virgin Atlantic has made history with the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, named Flight100, departed from London’s Heathrow Airport and is en route to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here are the key details: Points Challenges and Debates While celebrated as […]

30 November 2023 Introduction: A report by the energy think tank Ember highlights that India needs an additional investment of $101 billion to align with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero target of tripling renewable energy capacity. The report emphasizes that this financing is crucial to more than triple India’s renewable capacity by the […]

November 29, 2023 Introduction: The Saurauia Punduana, categorized as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, has been found for the first time in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. This discovery was made during a recent Rapid Biodiversity Assessment (RBA) field survey conducted within the Longku forest of Dailing village. Distinct […]