About Loss and Damage Fund
Context: In light of the escalating climate crisis, the ‘Loss and Damage’ (L&D) fund and adaptation have recently come into focus. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Loss and Damage Fund: Addressing Irreversible Climate Consequences Genesis and Historical Accountability: COP 19 and Fund Inception: Subsequent Developments and Challenges: Stalemate at TC4 and TC5: […]
About The Project Dolphin
Context: Recently, the Tamil Nadu Government issued an order to implement ‘Project Dolphin’ under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat programme of the government of India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Project Dolphin: Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Programme: Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve: -Source: The Hindu
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Context: The UN Environment Programme’s latest Adaptation Gap Report, 2023, underscores the pressing requirement for developing countries to receive a minimum of USD 215 billion annually throughout this decade for meaningful adaptation efforts. In 2021, only around USD 21 billion was directed to developing countries for adaptation projects, marking a 15% decrease from previous years. […]
More Light, Less Sound Noise Pollution
Context: The ‘festival of lights’ should not be allowed to deteriorate into a celebration of noise. Fireworks are traditionally associated with joyful festivities worldwide, but many of them are harmful, often excessively loud, and emit harmful fumes when ignited. Relevance: GS3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation Mains Question: To abate noise crisis, governments must prevent making of violative firecrackers. Analyse. (10 marks, 150 words). Legislations […]
International Day for Biosphere Reserves
Context: The second anniversary of International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: World Biosphere Reserve Day 2023 Objectives: Significance: UNESCO Collaborates for Environmental Sustainability in South and Central Asia In collaboration with the […]
Tiding Air Quality of Delhi
Context: Every year, Delhi and parts of the surrounding states, including Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, face a critical point in their annual air quality. This is the period when the southwest monsoon retreats, taking with it the atmospheric drafts that typically help disperse pollutants resulting from various human activities like construction, transportation, power generation, […]
Giving the Urban Indian a Better Life
Context: The central theme of World Cities Day for this year, observed on October 31, was “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All.” The focus is on ensuring that financial resources are directed towards addressing the flawed urbanization that is currently shortening urban futures, thereby making cities more livable and safe. It is deeply concerning that air pollution is responsible […]
Graded Response Action Plan
Context: Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invokes 8-point action plan as per Stage-IV of the GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is the Graded Response Action Plan? […]
Stocktaking Climate Finance — a Case of Circles in Red Ink
Context: Climate finance plays a vital role in upholding the trust of developing nations in future climate change negotiations. The issues regarding climate finance are expected to take centre stage at the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) meeting in Dubai, scheduled for November 30 to December 12, as part of Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report, […]
About Rajaji Tiger Reserve
Context: The Uttarakhand government recently decided to establish Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation to accelerate the ecological, economic, social, and cultural development of the landscapes in and around the reserve. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Rajaji Tiger Reserve: Rajaji Tiger Reserve, formerly known as Rajaji National Park, is a significant wildlife reserve located […]