Understanding China’s Carbon Market and Its Mechanisms Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Why in News China is seeking public feedback on a significant plan to include key industries such as cement, steel, and aluminum in its emissions trading scheme (ETS). This expansion is expected by the end of the year and aims to […]
New research rescues the dodo’s reputation from confusion and myth Sub: Env Sec: Species in news The Dodo: Extinct bird species: New Findings: A team of researchers from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and the Natural History Museum reviewed 400 years of papers on dodos and its sister species, the solitaire, […]
Reducing CO2 Emissions in India’s Transport Sector by 2050: A High-Ambition Approach Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News A recent study conducted by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India reveals that India’s transport sector has the potential to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by up to 71% by 2050. This […]
Controversy over Mumbai’s Salt Pans: Ecological Impact and Development Concerns Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas Why in News Recently, the Central Government approved the transfer of 256 acres of salt pan land in Mumbai to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project Pvt Ltd (DRPPL), a joint venture between the Adani Realty Group and the Maharashtra […]
Indian megacities lag in air pollution control despite lion’s share of financial support Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Swachh Vayu Survekshan 2024 (Clean Air Study), recently published by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has highlighted the disappointing performance of India’s megacities, where millions of people reside. About Swachh […]
40% Amazon rainforest unprotected: why is this significant for climate change? Sub: Env Sec: Climate change Context: The Amazon rainforest is crucial in the battle against global warming. Details: Nearly 40% of the most critical areas for climate change mitigation in the Amazon lack special government protection. These areas are not designated as […]
New climate finance goal: Technical dialogue commences in Azerbaijan, heated debates expected Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Climate Finance Talks in Baku: Shaping the Future of Global Climate Funding: From September 9-12, 2024, parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss a critical […]
NTCA letter to expedite forest relocation from tiger zones draws activist ire Sub: Env Sec: Env legislation NTCA’s Request for Village Relocation in Tiger Zones: NTCA asked 19 States to prioritise relocating villagers from core tiger zones, sparking protests from activists and organisations. NTCA highlighted that 591 villages with 64,801 families still reside […]
Can Kerala Access Funds from the Loss and Damage Fund? Sub : Env Sec: Convention Why This is in News Kerala recently faced devastating landslides in Wayanad district, sparking discussions about whether subnational entities like states or local communities can access financial compensation from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)’s […]
What do we know about ANIIDCO? Sub: Env Sec: Protected Areas About ANIIDCO: Founded: June 28, 1988 Base: Port Blair Type: Quasi-government entity Main goal: Commercial exploitation of natural resources for balanced, eco-friendly development Key activities: 1) Trading petroleum products, liquor, and milk, 2) Managing tourism resorts, 3) Developing tourism and fisheries infrastructure […]