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A SHARED DISASTER, BEYOND BORDERS AND GEOPOLITICS Why in the News? On August 26, 2026, a glacial collapse and landslide near the Nepal-China border triggered devastating flash floods across Nepal. The event, initially mistaken for a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, was later linked to glacial collapse and a landslide equivalent to a 5.2-magnitude seismic event. Preliminary estimates …
Read MoreLAND RESTORATION AND DROUGHT RESILIENCE: INDIA’S CALL FOR SUSTAINED INTERNATIONAL FINANCE Why in the News? India has called for diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international finance for land restoration and drought resilience at COP17 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. India also highlighted its domestic financing mechanisms, including Green Credit …
Read MoreBarren-Land Fallacy: Why Trees Aren’t Always Better Why in the News ? The concept of the barren-land fallacy highlights the ecological risks of treating every treeless landscape as degraded land. It stresses that grasslands, savannahs, wetlands, scrublands and deserts are naturally valuable ecosystems requiring context-specific restoration. Understanding the Barren-Land Fallacy: The barren-land fallacy assumes that …
Read MoreEcological Equity Needs Stronger Constitutional Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment , (EIA), Sustainable Development, Climate Change Why in the News ? Ecological inequality is emerging as a major but under-recognised dimension of inequality in India.Himalayan, Northeastern and Western Ghats regions bear disproportionately high ecological and disaster-management responsibilities while often receiving …
Read MorePhilippines Floods Raise Alarms Over Waterborne Diseases Why in the News ? The Philippines has issued a health alert following severe flooding in northern regions caused by enhanced southwest monsoon rainfall. Authorities are warning residents about increased risks of waterborne and vector-borne diseases, while disaster agencies continue post-cyclone recovery operations. Floods Trigger Public Health Concerns: …
Read MoreHeatwaves And Lightning Added To India’s Notified Disaster List Why in the News ? The Union Government has included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines, enabling States to provide financial relief to affected people. Key Decision and …
Read MoreTHE $2 TRILLION ILLUSION OF CLIMATE FINANCE: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Climate Financing Why in the News? The Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) reported that global climate finance exceeded $2 trillion in 2024 for the first time. However, concerns have emerged that this headline figure masks the actual financial transfers from developed …
Read MoreClimate Change Reshapes Malaria Risk Across Sub-Saharan Africa Why in the News ? A Nature study has found that climate change is altering the geographical distribution of childhood malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. While warming may reduce malaria in current hotspots, it is increasing disease risk in southern and eastern Africa. Key Findings of the Study …
Read MoreFrance Spain Face Devastating Wildfires Amid Extreme Heatwaves Crisis Why in the News ? France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have forced the evacuation of over 3,25,000 people. The fires, intensified by heatwaves, strong winds, and climate change, have highlighted the growing threat of extreme weather events and the need for effective disaster …
Read MoreSouthwest France Wildfire Triggers Mass Evacuations Amid Severe Heatwaves Why in the News ? A massive wildfire in southwest France has forced the evacuation of over 20,000 residents and tourists after burning around 3,400 hectares of forest near Bordeaux. The incident highlights the increasing frequency of climate-induced wildfires and the importance of international disaster response …
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