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6th Mass Extinction Underway

In Context  The Earth is losing species at unprecedented rates, with thousands likely to go extinct within decades. This marks the beginning of the Anthropocene Epoch, a self-aggrandising nomenclature that highlights our disproportionate and irreversible impacts on the surroundings. What is Mass Extinction ?  A mass extinction is a short period of geological time in […]

Familial Forestry

In Context About 2.5 million saplings have been planted in the past 15 years, with active participation of students and desert dwellers under Familial Forestry. About Familial Forestry Familial Forestry means caring for the tree as a family member so that the tree becomes a part of the family’s consciousness.  This movement involved more than […]

World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022

In News IRENA launched the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue. Key Highlights of the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 World Energy Transitions Outlook outlines priority actions till 2030 to keep 1.5°C alive. Aim: It calls on governments to fast-track energy transition for more energy security, resilience and affordable energy […]

Draft Document on Biodiversity and Health

In News A draft recommendation on ‘biodiversity and health’ was released during the Convention on Biological Diversity concluded recently. Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is known informally as the Biodiversity Convention. It is a multilateral treaty. The convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de […]

Annual Frontier Report 2022

In News The UNEP Annual Frontier Report 2022 was released recently. About The United Nations Frontier Report 2022 ranks 61 cities in total, including 13 from South Asia, 10 from Europe, 10 from West Asia, 11 from East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, 7 from Africa, 6 from North America and 4 from […]

Sariska Tiger Reserve

In Context A massive fire has broken out in the Sariska Tiger Reserve and Air Force helicopters equipped with water sprays are battling to bring it under control. About Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) It represents a tiger habitat spread over the world’s oldest mountain range- the Aravallis.  It is situated in Alwar ,Rajasthan.  It is […]

Mercury Pollution

In Context Indonesia, as well as the United Nations, have sought support and commitment from parties to the Minamata Convention for a Bali Declaration on combatting the Global Illegal Trade of Mercury. About The issue is being discussed at the fourth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-4.2). […]

Chilika Lake

In News The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanized fishing boats in Mangalajodi area on the banks of Chilika Lake. Chilika Lake It is Asia’s largest and world’s second-largest brackish water lagoon after The New Caledonian barrier reef. A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of […]

UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

In News The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the world’s highest-level decision-making body with a universal membership of all 193 nations, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. United Nations Environment Programme It is the leading global environmental authority established in 1972. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable […]

Dugong Conservation Reserve

In News Marine biologists have welcomed the Tamil Nadu government’s recent decision to go ahead with the establishment of a conservation reserve for the elusive dugong. About Location: Dugong conservation reserve would be established in the Gulf of Mannar, Palk Bay between India and Sri Lanka. Dugong  Also called the Sea Cow. In an interesting […]