May 1, 2025 Introduction: Recent studies highlight the increasing threat of humid heat waves, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas like India. A new research revealed the relationship between rainfall, soil moisture, and the onset of these extreme weather events. About Humid Heat Waves Climate Change and Humid Heat Climate change is driving more extreme humid […]

April 30, 2025 Introduction: The Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 was notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on April 16, 2025. The Rules establish a compliance mechanism for the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), which supports India’s commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement. About Greenhouse Gases and Emissions Intensity Greenhouse […]

April 30, 2025 Introduction: Uturuncu, located in the Central Andes of Bolivia, is often referred to as a “zombie” volcano. Despite being dormant for 250,000 years, it exhibits signs of unrest. Recent studies reveal that this unrest is linked to the movement of magma and gases beneath the surface. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for assessing potential […]

April 30, 2025 Introduction: The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has reported unprecedented growth in wind energy capacity in 2024. A total of 117 gigawatts (GW) were added globally, raising total capacity to 1,136 GW. However, the annual Global Wind Report identified challenges that threaten to derail future progress. These include policy instability, inadequate permitting […]

April 30, 2025 Introduction: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently launched the Accelerating Innovative Monitoring for Nature Restoration (AIM4NatuRe) initiative. This programme, funded by GBP 7 million from the United Kingdom, aims to enhance the monitoring and reporting of global ecosystem restoration efforts. The launch coincided with Earth Day. Context and Objectives AIM4NatuRe seeks […]

April 28, 2025. Introduction: The UN recently released the State of the World’s Indigenous Peoples Report. It reveals that Indigenous Peoples represent about six per cent of the global population. However, they protect approximately 80 per cent of the planet’s remaining biodiversity. Despite this, they receive less than 1% of international climate funding. This situation […]

April 28, 2025 Introduction: In 2023, the Brazilian government introduced the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) during the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. This initiative aims to financially incentivise tropical nations to conserve their forests. The TFFF relies on satellite monitoring to assess forest preservation and rewards countries accordingly. However, concerns have emerged recently from […]

April 26, 2025 Introduction: Recently, the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved a national plan for the River Cities Alliance (RCA). This plan lays out clear steps to be taken throughout the year. It includes training programs, sharing of ideas, creating technical tools, expert advice, and case studies — all aimed at helping […]

April 26, 2025 Introduction: The Krishna River is a vital water source for northern Karnataka. Recent reports indicate alarming drought conditions. The river has started drying up earlier than usual, impacting agriculture and drinking water supply in the region. The situation has prompted urgent appeals for water releases from neighbouring Maharashtra. Importance of the Krishna River The […]

April 26, 2025 Introduction: In development for environmental conservation, Similipal has been designated as a national park by the Odisha government. This formal notification marks the culmination of decades of efforts to protect this vital ecological area. Spanning 845.70 square kilometres, Similipal is now the largest national park in Odisha and the 107th in India. Historical Context […]