About the Senna tora Plant
Context: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is experimenting with the removal of a potential new species of invasive plant Senna tora that has begun emerging in parts of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Senna Tora Plant About Mudumalai Tiger Reserve -Source: The Hindu
Summary of New Study on Carbon Trading Mechanisms
Context: The study published in Nature journal looked at projects that together generated carbon credits worth one billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Under the Paris Agreement, more robust carbon trade mechanisms are being created, with some progress expected to happen at the ongoing COP29 meeting in Baku. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]
State of the Climate 2024 Report
Context: State of the Climate 2024 Report once again issues a Red Alert at the sheer pace of climate change in a single generation, turbo-charged by ever-increasing greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology State of the Climate 2024 Report Issuing Organization and Release Context: Key Findings of the Report […]
Adaptation Gap Report 2024
Context: Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Adaptation and Adaptation gap: Adaptation: The process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects. In human systems, adaptation seeks to moderate or avoid harm or exploit beneficial […]
About Nano Fertilisers
Context: Recently, Indian scientists have developed nano coated muriate of potash (nano fertilisers) which can enhance the nutrient use efficiency (NUE) of fertilisers. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About Nano Fertilisers: Nano Urea Liquid: Significance of Nano Fertilisers in Agriculture: Nano fertilisers have the potential to revolutionize the agriculture industry with their numerous benefits, […]
COP27: New Loss and Damage Fund
Context: At the UNFCCC COP27 in 2022, held in Sharm El Sheikh, a significant development was the creation of a loss and damage fund aimed at assisting climate-vulnerable nations, especially Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Despite this progress, wealthier nations, which are the largest carbon emitters, have not fulfilled their financial commitments to the fund. […]
Highlighting Urban Challenges in Climate Action
Context: The UN-Habitat’s “World Cities Report 2024: Cities and Climate Action” reveals a critical dynamic: while cities are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, they also suffer disproportionately from the impacts of climate change. This report underscores the urgent need for targeted climate action within urban areas to mitigate these effects and transition towards sustainability. […]
About The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin
Context: According to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, rising by more than 10% in just two decades. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Greenhouse Gas Bulletin Publication and Purpose: Key Insights and Data: Highlights from the Latest […]
Centre issued the Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India
Context: Recently, the Centre issued the ‘Guidelines for Import of Live Seaweeds into India’ to support the import of high-quality seed materials or germplasm, aimed at enhancing livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Indian Seaweed Importation Guidelines Regulatory Framework for Live Seaweed Import to India Challenges in the Seaweed Industry: Pradhan Mantri […]
Tiger Translocation Initiative Key Elements
Context: The Odisha government transferred a tigress named Jamuna, taken from Maharashtra’s Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, to the Odisha-based Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR). This strategic move aims to boost genetic diversity at Similipal, addressing concerns of inbreeding within the tiger population there due to its limited size. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of […]