Addressing N2O emissions key to meeting 1.5°C target, protecting human health, biodiversity: Report Sub : Env Sec : Climate change Context: Experts at COP29 emphasized the urgency of addressing nitrous oxide (N₂O), a powerful but often overlooked greenhouse gas. As the third most impactful greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄), […]
Researchers document huge drop in African elephants in a half century Sub : Env Sec : Species in news Context: African elephants, Earth’s largest land mammals, are known for their remarkable intelligence and complex social behavior. However, they are under severe threat, as highlighted in a comprehensive new study that tracks the status […]
The Need for Increased Climate Finance from Developed Nations Sub :Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News At COP29 in Baku, Avinash Persaud, a leading climate economist, has urged developed nations to significantly increase their climate finance commitments. He emphasizes that without a substantial rise in funding, the credibility of global climate finance […]
In Baku breakthrough, COP clears carbon credit trade Sub : Env Sec: Int convention Context: At the ongoing COP29 climate conference in Baku, countries have reached a landmark agreement to establish a global carbon market, addressing long-standing disputes and delays. This mechanism, rooted in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, aims to facilitate […]
Global carbon dioxide emissions set to rise 0.8% over 2023, India’s contribution to go up 4.6% Sub : Env Sec Climate change Rising Global Carbon Emissions: A recent peer-reviewed report by the Global Carbon Budget (GCB) collective highlights trends in carbon emissions. Global Carbon Emission Trends Increase in Emissions: Global fossil CO₂ emissions […]
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 […]