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Mass Coral Bleaching

In News Recently, the management authority of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef confirmed that the reef is experiencing a mass coral bleaching event. Image Courtesy: NOAA  Key Findings Repeating Events:  This is the sixth time that the coral reef system is being hit by a widespread and damaging bleaching event and the fourth time in six […]

World Earth Hour

In News Every year on March 26, is observed as the World Earth Hour. The topic for Earth Hour 2022 will be “Shape Our Future.”  What is Earth Hour? About: It is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized by the World Wildlife […]

Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty

In Context Recently, the fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference (IGC-4) was convened under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). About The meeting aimed to conclude a draft of the instrument on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction, also referred to as […]

Water Security in India

In News Recently, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) stated that Global warming and climate change has the potential to put water security in India at risk. Key Highlights Increasing temperatures:  India is witnessing a repeat of 2021 conditions, when temperatures touched 40 degrees Celsius as early as February in some parts of the […]

Tapi-Par-Narmada Link Project

In News Recently, Tribals protested against the Centre’s Tapi-Par-Narmada link Project. Tapi-Par-Narmada Link Project It was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission (CWC). It is one of the 16 link proposals under the Peninsular Rivers Development Component. It proposes to link three […]

Boma Technique

In News  An uncommon experiment with Africa’s Boma technique undertaken at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district for capturing and translocating spotted deer is set to improve the prey base in Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. The move will lead to herbivores populating the forests ahead of the proposed shifting of two tigers to Mukundara. […]

India’s Arctic Policy

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. Major Highlights of the policy  India’s Arctic policy titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ lays down six pillars:  Strengthening India’s scientific research and cooperation Climate and […]

Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on Rejuvenation of Major Rivers

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on rejuvenation of thirteen major rivers through forestry interventions. Image Courtesy: TOI About Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)  The DPRs were funded by National Afforestation & Eco-development Board, (MoEF&CC) and prepared by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), […]

Part II of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report

In News  Recently, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), released the second part of its sixth assessment report.  This second part of the report is about climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities, and adaptation options. About The first part of this report, on the physical science of climate change in 2021. It had warned […]

Sea Cucumber

In Context Indian Coast Guard seized live Sea Cucumbers about 120 nautical miles off Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. What is a Sea Cucumber? They are an important constituent of the marine ecosystem as they play an important role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem.  It has no limbs or eyes, or blood. There are […]