Three scientists discover new genus of jumping spiders ‘Tenkana’ in South India Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Context: A team of arachnologists has discovered a new genus of jumping spiders, named Tenkana, which is found across southern India. It also introduced a new species, Tenkana jayamangali, identified in Karnataka. The research […]
The Biodiversity COP Sub : Env Sec : Int Conventions Context: Ahead of the annual climate change meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan (scheduled for November 11), countries are currently gathered in Cali, Colombia, for the UN Biodiversity Conference, held every two years. Key points: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): Originated from the 1992 Rio […]
How policies shape high-performance building standards and climate goals Sub: Env Sec: Climate High-performance buildings (HPBs): High-performance buildings (HPBs) are emerging as vital solutions in addressing both urban and climate-related challenges within the construction sector. These buildings are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize energy and water consumption, and cut operational costs […]
World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: In 2022, the world reached its most ambitious agreement to halt the destruction of nature by 2030. Two years later, many countries are falling behind on their commitments. As nearly 200 nations gather for the COP16 […]
Climate Finance for Developing Nations: Challenges and Requirements Sub : Env Sec Int conventions Why in News The upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024, is set to focus heavily […]
Phytoplankton Balloon to Six Times Their Size to Navigate Ocean Depths Sub :Env SEC: Ecosystem Why in News A recent discovery has shed light on how single-celled phytoplankton—specifically the bioluminescent species Pyrocystis noctiluca—can inflate to six times their original size to reach the ocean’s surface. This phenomenon helps explain the long-standing mystery of […]
Declaration on water security, Global Family Farming Forum take centre stage at WFF Sub :Env SEC: Int Conventions Context: FAO’s World Food Forum (WFF) held in Rome from October 14-18. The theme of the WFF: “Good food for all, for today and tomorrow.” On the sidelines of this, High-level Rome Water Dialogue, also […]
Company uses mining dust to enhance carbon capture Sub: Env SEC: Climate Change Context: Alt Carbon, a Darjeeling-based company, is pioneering a surprising climate-friendly solution using dust from mining and has already secured $500,000 in investments from carbon-credit companies. The company’s approach is based on the geo-chemical process called rock weathering, which accelerates […]