National Dolphin Day
October 5 is recognised as National Dolphin Day in India. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the protection of our national aquatic animal.… Read More »National Dolphin Day
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India Is All Set To Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2070
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Space, and Atomic Energy, on… Read More »India Is All Set To Achieve Net Zero Emissions By 2070
Land Degradation
Land degradation is a global issue affecting people and ecosystems; it’s both influenced by and contributes to climate change. The IPCC describes it as a… Read More »Land Degradation
Regenerative Agriculture
Over 50% of the world’s agricultural land is currently degraded, resulting in annual productivity losses of $400 billion and posing a significant threat to future… Read More »Regenerative Agriculture
Loss And Damage
Loss and damage refers to the adverse effects of climate change. Different groups interpret it in various ways, and there’s no universally accepted definition within… Read More »Loss And Damage
Climate Finance & India
India is a leading voice in discussing climate finance at UNFCCC and other global forums. It has often been pointed out that the claims made… Read More »Climate Finance & India
Inclusive Conservation Initiatives
In 2019, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) started a new project. This project aimed to give more financial support to Indigenous and local community organisations.… Read More »Inclusive Conservation Initiatives
Deep Sea Mining
The commencement of deep-sea mining plans faced a setback following a meeting of UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) in Jamaica in July 2023. The meeting… Read More »Deep Sea Mining
Agricultural Emissions
Agriculture finds itself in a paradoxical relationship with climate change, being both a significant contributor and a victim. Approximately 30% of greenhouse gas emissions are… Read More »Agricultural Emissions
The Arctic
The Arctic and Antarctica, while both bearing the commonality of being ice-laden regions at the world’s extremities, are significantly different in terms of geographical and… Read More »The Arctic