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Methane Global Tracker Report

In News IEA Report Highlights Failure of Fossil Fuel Firms to Curb Methane Emissions. About IEA’s annual Methane Global Tracker report has recently highlighted that the fossil fuel companies have failed to take substantial action to curb methane emissions Report also shows that 75% of methane emissions can be reduced with cheap and readily available […]

Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2023

In news India was among 190 countries that participated in GBBC 2023 from February 17-20. About It is an annual event that brings bird enthusiasts, students and nature enthusiasts together for counting birds they see around the places where they live, work or study.  Major Findings West Bengal reported the highest number of species (489 […]

Orangutans

In News Recently, four police personnel in Chennai were suspended for aiding orangutan smugglers. About Orangutans About: Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are now found only in parts of Borneo and Sumatra. Habitat: The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language.  The most […]

Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty

In News The Indian Ministry of Earth Science urges United Nations (UN) member nations to remain dedicated to the conservation and preservation of oceans and their biodiversity. About India urges UN Member Nations to support conservation and sustainable economic development under UNCLOS. There is a need for determination among states to support global organizations for […]

India can become a Biodiversity Champion

In News  Union Budget 2023 mentioned “Green Growth” as one of the seven priorities or Saptarishis. About Biodiversity About: Biodiversity or biological diversity is the variety and variability of life on Earth.  Biodiversity is a measure of variation at the genetic, species, and ecosystem levels. Identified species: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) states that […]

Deep-Sea Mining

In News Recently, a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science has warned that commercial deep-sea mining could pose a serious risk to ocean ecosystems. Key Takeaways The paper has stressed particularly the cetacean population, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises and cautioned that any disturbance on any scale is long-lasting and irreversible. The […]

World Pangolin Day

In Context World Pangolin Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in February every year About It is an international attempt to raise awareness of pangolins and bring together stakeholders to help protect these species from extinction. Pangolins: Pangolins are scaly mammals that eat ants, termites and larvae.They are one of the most trafficked mammals […]

India’s Lithium Discovery

In Context A significant deposit of lithium, a rare metal used in the manufacturing of batteries for electronic devices and electric vehicles, has been discovered in India. About the discovery 5.9 million tonnes inferred resources of lithium were discovered in the Salal-Haimana area of Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir, by the Geological Survey of India.  […]

River Cities Alliance

In News DHARA the annual meeting of the members of the River Cities Alliance (RCA), is being organised by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA). DHARA which stands for Driving Holistic Action for Urban Rivers, is a platform to co-learn and discuss solutions for […]

Declining Kelp Forests

In News According to experts, Global Kelp forests declining at 1.8% annually. What are the Kelp Forests? Kelp forests are underwater areas with a high density of kelp, which covers a large part of the world’s coastlines.  Smaller areas of anchored kelp are called kelp beds.  Kelp are not plants, but rather extremely large brown […]