COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Context: The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity took place in Cali, Colombia. Main focus: Negotiating measures to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. Key challenge: Disagreements on financial responsibilities for […]
Key Terminology and Concepts at COP29 Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Why in News The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is currently taking place in Baku. This annual summit brings together global leaders and experts to address pressing climate issues, develop actionable policies, […]
Giving shape to India’s carbon credit mechanism Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change India’s Climate Strategy and Carbon Market Framework: India updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in 2023, emphasizing the creation of a domestic carbon market as part of its climate action plan. The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act of 2022 provides a legal […]
Lead in turmeric more than 200 times the limit in parts of India: Study Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Lead levels in turmeric sold in India, Nepal and Pakistan were several times higher than the regulatory limit, according to a new study. Samples from India’s Patna, and Pakistan’s Karachi and Peshawar had lead levels […]
Sustainable Cooling Initiatives for Climate Resilience and Global Collaboration Sub: Env Sec: Int conventions Why in News Global warming has intensified the demand for sustainable cooling solutions, which are vital for vulnerable populations worldwide. On September 21, 2024, the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) issued the Wilmington Declaration, emphasizing […]
Dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts, starting with a commitment to act on finance at COP29: Adaptation Gap Report 2024 Sub: Env Sec: Climate Change Context: The UNEP released its Adaptation Gap Report 2024 titled “Come hell and high water” on November 7, 2024, just before the start of the 29th Conference of Parties […]
10 tigers traced, officials confirm to DTE after reports of 25 missing felines in Ranthambore cause panic Sub : Env Sec: Protected Area Context: Ten of the 25 tigers recently reported as ‘missing’ from Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve have been located, officials confirmed to Down To Earth (DTE). Fifteen tigers are […]
Tardigrades and Their Survival Mechanisms: A Blueprint for Human Advancements Sub : Env Sec: Species in news Why in News The discovery of new insights into tardigrade biology, particularly their remarkable resistance to extreme environments like radiation, dehydration, and freezing, has generated global interest. The latest findings, particularly on the genetic mechanisms behind […]