A new era for ecosystem: Global Ecosystem Atlas launched at COP16 Sub:  Env Sec: Int Conventions Global Ecosystems Atlas: On October 22, 2024, the Global Ecosystems Atlas was launched at the 16th COP to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Created by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), this first-of-its-kind tool […]

    2024 Global Nature Conservation Index: India ranked 176 out of 180 countries, labelled among worst performers Sub:  Env Sec: Biodiversity Global Nature Conservation Index (NCI) 2024: India ranks 176th out of 180 countries in the first-ever Nature Conservation Index (NCI), with a score of 45.5/100, marking it as one of the five lowest […]

    Where is India’s SO₂ control from TPPs headed? NITI Aayog’s memo over FGDs fuels debate Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: NITI Aayog’s recent memorandum questioned the need for flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) in India’s TPPs, following recommendations by CSIR-NEERI at a meeting on August 21, 2024. CSIR-NEERI’s analysis, based on data from various […]

    Just 150 left, glimmer of hope for great Indian bustard after first-ever artificial insemination birth in Jaisalmer Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: A Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick was born on October 16 at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Rajasthan, marking the first successful use of artificial […]

    The right to die with dignity — SC rulings and what the law says in India Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: Last month, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released draft Guidelines for the Withdrawal of Life Support in Terminally ill patients to operationalise the Supreme Court’s 2018 and […]

    Budget Crisis Threatens Future of UN Climate Negotiations and Climate Action Initiatives Sub : Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is facing a significant budget crisis, with a shortfall of at least €57 million. This deficit raises concerns about the UNFCCC’s capacity to […]

    India close to finalizing industry carbon targets ahead of Baku climate meet Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: In the lead-up to the 29th edition of the Conference of Parties (CoP) in Baku, Azerbaijan, next month, India is in the final stages of setting carbon dioxide emissions intensity targets for select industries. Key […]