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 […]
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 […]