In Context The UK is going to host the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference from October 31 to November 12. The year 2021 marks the 26th Conference of Parties and will be held in the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Formation of COP About: The Conference of Parties comes under the United Nations Climate […]
In News Every year 14th October is celebrated as International E-Waste Day. International E-Waste Day (IEWD) The day was developed in 2018 by the WEEE Forum, a Brussels-based non-profit association of e-waste collection schemes. WEEE stands for waste electronic and electrical equipment. Theme: “Consumers are the key to the Circular Economy” Aim: To promote the […]
In News Recently, the Environment Ministry has issued draft rules for plastic management and the notification is expected to come into force by December 6, 2021. About As of 2019, about 660,787.85 tonnes of plastic waste was produced in India annually. Out of it, around 60% is reportedly recycled. Nearly 43% is packaging material and […]
In News Recently, a report – titled ‘Implications of a Net-zero Target for India’s Sectoral Energy Transitions and Climate Policy’ has been released. About the Report The report is released by the independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Key Findings: Solar power capacity: India’s total installed solar power capacity will need […]
In News A recent study has identified priority areas where habitats can be consolidated to enhance population connectivity for the dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus). Dhole or Asiatic Wild Dog About: The dhole is found in a wide variety of habitat types, including deciduous and evergreen forests and alpine steppe. Prevalence in India: […]
In News Recently, the detoxing pilot project of the Meghalaya state has brought a Lukha river back from the dead. Acid mine drainage, run-off from coal mines led to contamination of the Lukha river. About The phytoremediation method was used to detoxify the river, where algae were used to remove major toxic contents from the […]
In News Recently, India and Denmark agreed on a five-year action plan to implement their ambitious “green strategic partnership”. About This was the first summit-level visit to India since the COVID pandemic, and the first State visit by a Danish leader since a bilateral freeze on ties a decade ago. India and Denmark signed two […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change proposed to change the name of Corbett National Park to Ramganga National Park. About Corbett Tiger Reserve Location: Nainital, Uttarakhand. Spans over an extent of 520 square km. The whole area comprises hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands and a large […]
In News Recently, the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) released a report State of Climate Services 2021. About State of Climate Services 2021 It is a collaboration between the WMO, international organisations, development agencies and scientific institutions, estimates that the number of people with inadequate access to water will top 5 billion by 2050 versus 3.6 billion […]
In News Uttar Pradesh is the largest emitter of PM2.5 according to an analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water ( CEEW). Council on Energy, Environment and Water(CEEW ) It is one of Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions. It uses data, integrated analysis, and strategic outreach to explain – and change – […]
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