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15Oct 2025

India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Growth

Powering the India-Australia Clean Energy Alliance Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, is visiting New Delhi to meet India’s Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi, advancing the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP). …

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13Oct 2025

Armenia Joins IUCN to Boost Global Conservation Efforts

Armenia Joins IUCN to Boost Global Conservation Efforts Why in the News? Armenia has officially become the newest State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), announced during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, and preparation to host CBD COP17 in 2026. …

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09Oct 2025

India’s Wildlife Plan for Climate Future

India’s Expanding Wildlife Blueprint for Climate Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : Conservation Why in the News? In the context of a shifting multipolar west and evolving international relations, India’s strategic autonomy in conservation has positioned the country as a global leader in biodiversity protection. …

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04Oct 2025

Global Clean Energy Push Needs Climate Finance

THIS CLEAN ENERGY RISE NEEDS CLIMATE FINANCE EXPANSION Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Energy Security and trasistion to clean energy Why in the News? India’s clean energy transition has gained global recognition with record solar capacity additions and rising investments. However, experts warn that without a significant expansion of climate finance, India risks falling short of …

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03Oct 2025

World Green Economy Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai

11th World Green Economy Summit Opens in Dubai Why in the News? The 11th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) commenced in Dubai, bringing together 3,300 participants from over 30 countries under the theme “Innovating for Impact: Accelerating the Future of the Green Economy.” The summit aims to foster global collaboration on sustainable development and climate …

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19Sep 2025

Empowering States for Climate Action Funding

Empowering States for Equitable Climate Action Financing Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? India’s upcoming 16th Finance Commission faces the challenge of aligning fiscal transfers with climate action needs. Experts argue that devolutions must incorporate climate criteria such as vulnerability, …

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01Sep 2025

Green Credits Tied to Canopy Density Rule

Green Credits Now Linked to Canopy Density Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry has revised rules under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), linking credits to tree survival and canopy density rather than mere numbers. Green credits will now be awarded after five years, only if 40% canopy density is achieved. Key Changes in …

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09Aug 2025

Climate Denialism: Global Implications of US Policy Shift

Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Physical Geography GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The Trump administration has decided to revise the US National Climate …

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25Jul 2025

ICJ Advisory on States’ Climate Change Duties 2025

ICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation that could catalyse global climate action and accountability under international law, despite weak compliance mechanisms. Key Points …

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08Jul 2025

Bonn Climate Talks Expose Divides Ahead of COP30

Bonn Climate Talks Reveal Deep Divides Before COP30 Why in the News ? The Bonn Climate Conference 2025, a preparatory meeting for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, exposed sharp divisions on climate finance, adaptation metrics, and equity. Despite technical progress, deep political disagreements remain unresolved on funding, responsibility, and ambition levels. Divisions on Agenda, Finance, and …

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