Climate Finance
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, climate finance emerged as the central issue, highlighting its importance in addressing global climate challenges. Climate finance involves mobilizing resources… Read More »Climate Finance
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Climate Change
Climate change encompasses the enduring alterations in temperatures and weather patterns, be they natural, such as fluctuations in the solar cycle, or anthropogenic, resulting from human activities. One of the primary contributors to the warming of our planet is the escalating concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Climate change notes for UPSC prelims & mains provide relevant topics, trends, analysis and data for UPSC exams. Several topics related to Climate change are included in the UPSC syllabus such as the causes of global warming, its effects on biodiversity, climate-related hazards, adaptation strategies and mitigation measures to reduce the impacts of climate change.
The Role Of Attribution In Climate Change Liability
Attribution Source Source: What is the value of attributing extreme events to climate change? (The Hindu, May 23, 2024) Key Points Box Key Points Attribution… Read More »The Role Of Attribution In Climate Change Liability
India’s Heat Action Plans
Addressing the increasing severity of heatwaves in India requires comprehensive strategies that go beyond traditional approaches. While Heat Action Plans (HAPs) offer crucial guidelines, numerous… Read More »India’s Heat Action Plans
Supreme Court Links Environment To Human Rights
The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that people should be protected from the harmful effects of climate change. According to the ruling environmental rights… Read More »Supreme Court Links Environment To Human Rights
Rethinking Environmental Governance In India
Source: Why Supreme Court ruling on climate change isn’t enough (The Indian Express, April 8, 2024) The Supreme Court made a significant ruling on climate… Read More »Rethinking Environmental Governance In India
IPCC’s Role In The Global Climate Agenda
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) plays a crucial role in shaping our understanding and responses to climate change. Through its comprehensive assessment reports,… Read More »IPCC’s Role In The Global Climate Agenda
Climate Change And The Carbon Budget Challenge
Climate change is intricately linked to cumulative carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) highlighted that developing countries… Read More »Climate Change And The Carbon Budget Challenge
Understanding The Importance Of First-Ever COP ‘Health Day’
During COP28, the first-ever Health Day took place on December 3. This significant event emphasised the crucial connection between climate and health, emphasising that addressing… Read More »Understanding The Importance Of First-Ever COP ‘Health Day’
Key Takeaways From COP28
COP28 took place in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The conference lasted two weeks, involving intense negotiations and commitments for climate… Read More »Key Takeaways From COP28
Understanding The Effects Of Climate Change On The Ocean
Our planet’s climate is significantly influenced by the world’s oceans. Let’s break down their role and discover how climate change is affecting them. Unfortunately, the… Read More »Understanding The Effects Of Climate Change On The Ocean