Tag: Conservation

In News Recently, the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” has been launched by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change. More in news Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: It has been identified as a potential second home for Asiatic lions.  It is located near Porbandar which is 100 […]

In News Recently, India pushed for a new fund to reverse biodiversity loss at the U.N. biodiversity conference (COP-15) in Canada’s Montreal. Key Points of CBD CoP 15 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF):  The draft GBF, set to replace the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, comprises 22 targets and four goals proposed for 2030—a stepping stone to the […]

In News The Union government’s flagship Namami Gange programme, conceived to improve the sanitation levels in the Ganga river is now geared towards conservation, tourism, and providing economic livelihoods. the thrust of decisions focused on having the Tourism Ministry develop a “comprehensive plan” for developing tourism circuits along the Ganga in line with “ Arth […]

In Context Recently, Oil companies are seen threatening Africa’s iconic biodiversity hotspots like the Okavango delta in an effort to drill for oil. More about the Okavango delta About: This delta is located in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains.  The Okavango delta is formed by the Okavango river, which originates in […]

In News Recently, the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2022, was passed by Rajya Sabha.  Key Points Present scenario:  Rajya Sabha has invited scrutiny on two major issues:  The exemption made to allow the transfer of captive elephants, and  The sweeping powers given to the Centre to declare species as vermin.  Elephant dilemma: Legal angle:  […]

In News Recently, an International Energy Agency (IEA) report stated that India will almost double its renewable power capacity in the next 5 years. Key Points Global Renewable energy:  It will comprise 90 percent of global electricity capacity expansion in the next five years and much of it will be in India. Renewable energy’s installed […]

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) sought Centre’s review on the idea of ‘Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB)’ to save endangered birds. Key Points About:  The Supreme Court had set up a three-member committee to assess the feasibility of laying high-voltage underground power cables. SC directed the committee to submit an updated status report […]