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 […]

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 […]