Desertification
Desertification is defined by the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification as “land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including… Read More »Desertification
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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.
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023, the world is unprepared, underinvested, and lacking essential planning, leaving us all vulnerable. The… Read More »Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Integrating ‘One Health’ In India’s Strategy Against Climate-Induced Infectious Diseases
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report in March 2023. The report warns that climate change increases the global risk of infectious… Read More »Integrating ‘One Health’ In India’s Strategy Against Climate-Induced Infectious Diseases
Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS)
Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS) helps control CO2 emissions. It encompasses technologies used in large sites like power plants and industrial facilities. Understanding CCUS:… Read More »Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage (CCUS)
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
Editorials: September 21, 2023
The Indian Express Editorial Examining The Impact Of Reverting To Old Pension Scheme On State Finances During the 2000s, India made a significant financial change… Read More »Editorials: September 21, 2023
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
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption in 2022 was an enormous underwater explosion. It was comparable to 100 Hiroshima bombs and sent vast amounts of water… Read More »The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
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