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COP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreAIR POLLUTION PLAN NEEDS POLITICAL WILL, NOT AN EYE ON THE ELECTION CYCLE Syllabus: GS2: Issues related to development and management of social sector Health Why in the News? The Delhi Government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0 seeks to accelerate the transition towards electric mobility by phasing out registrations of conventional vehicles. While the initiative …
Read MoreHUMAN CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL WARMING HIGHEST EVER IN 2025 Why in the News? IGCC Findings: The Indicators of Global Climate Change (IGCC) 2025 report stated that human contribution to global warming reached a record 1.37°C above pre-industrial levels. Third Warmest Year: Global temperatures in 2025 were 1.39°C higher than the 1850–1900 baseline, making it the …
Read MoreIntegrating Climate And Development Finance For Growth Why in the News ? Growing concerns over the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap and climate challenges have renewed focus on creating a unified framework that links climate finance and development finance, enabling investments that generate both environmental and socio-economic benefits while strengthening environmental democracy and …
Read MoreIndia Nordic Partnership Gains Momentum Through Oslo Summit Why in the News ? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to strengthen the strategic partnership and bilateral relations with Nordic countries in technology, renewable energy, sustainability, trade, defense cooperation, and digital innovation, building on shared values of democracy and …
Read MoreWorld Meteorological Day Highlights Climate Monitoring Importance Globally Why in the News ? World Meteorological Day is being observed on 23rd March 2026 with the theme “Observing today, protecting tomorrow”, highlighting the role of meteorological services, global cooperation, and climate data in ensuring disaster preparedness, sustainability, and societal well-being through comprehensive environmental impact assessment and …
Read MoreIndia’s Methane Blind Spot in Urban Waste Why in the News? Recent satellite-based methane observations indicate that emissions from India’s major landfills are significantly higher than official estimates, in some cases by up to ten times. This has raised concerns about underreporting, ineffective waste management, and missed opportunities for climate mitigation under existing national programmes, …
Read MoreA CARBON MARKET OFFERS BENEFITS WE SHOULD SEIZE Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and ecology Conservation Why in the News? India’s recent push to expand its domestic carbon market, combined with weak outcomes at CoP-30 in Belém, has renewed debate on carbon pricing, climate justice, and clean-technology adoption. As global warming surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, India faces …
Read MoreMNRE Clarifies Stand on Renewable Energy Financing Concerns Why in the News? Recent media reports suggested that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) had advised financial institutions to pause lending to renewable energy projects due to possible overcapacity. The MNRE has now strongly denied these claims, reaffirming its commitment to supporting India’s clean …
Read MoreBalancing Development Priorities With Strong Environmental Governance Syllabus: GS-3: Industrial Policy ,Infrastructure ,Growth & Development ,Planning ,Fiscal Policy ,Inclusive Growth Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent judgment in CREDAI v. Vanashakti (2025) has revived the possibility of granting ex post facto Environmental Clearances (ECs)—permissions issued after construction begins. This ruling reverses a …
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