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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 […]

Global Warming & Permafrost Peatlands

In News A recent study warned that permafrost peatlands in Europe and western Siberia might be approaching their tipping point faster than expected. Image Courtesy: Climate Energy  Key Findings Northern europe:  By 2040, northern Europe might become too wet and warm to support permafrost peatlands. Peatlands: About:  Peatlands are a class of wetlands, which are […]

Degradation of Coral Reefs: IPCC Report

In News  Degradation and loss of coral reefs can affect about 4.5 million people in southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Sixth Assessment Report on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Major Highlights of the Report The report talks about the effects of global warming and anthropogenic activities […]

Resolution to End Plastic Pollution: UNEA

In News  Recently, 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024.  The historic resolution, entitled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) It was created in June 2012, when […]

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 […]

Financing for Decarbonization of Transport

In News Recently, a virtual consultation workshop on ‘Financing for Decarbonization of Transport’ is being held. About It was conducted by NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, with the support of GIZ India. It was conducted as a part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. NDC-TIA Project GoI intention:  The Government […]

Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022

In News  The Union Environment Minister announced the notification of the new Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022.  Major Highlights  The guidelines on EPR(Extended Producer Responsibility) coupled with the prohibition of identified single-use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering potential, with effect from 1st July 2022. EPR(Extended Producer Responsibility) means the responsibility […]

National Hydrogen Mission policy: Part I

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Power notified the first part of the National Hydrogen Mission policy on green hydrogen and green ammonia Major Highlights of the policy  Green Hydrogen / Ammonia manufacturers may purchase renewable power from the power exchange or set up renewable energy capacity themselves or through any other developer, anywhere. Open […]

India Lacks Solar Waste Handling in India

In Context The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimated that the global photovoltaic waste will touch 78 million tonnes by 2050, with India being one of the top five generators of such waste. India currently considers solar waste a part of electronic waste and does not account for it separately. India’s Solar Capacity India has […]

Effect of Electric Vehicles on Air Quality

In Context As per a new Study, swapping fossil fuel-based vehicles with vehicles powered by cleaner fuels can decrease the emission of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by 76%. Background The aim of the study was to document the effect of various pollutants contained in vehicle emissions and to find cleaner solutions for better air quality. […]