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CRYOSPHERE MELTING THREATENS GLOBAL CLIMATE AND COASTAL FUTURES WHY IN THE NEWS ? New Reports: Reports by the International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) and UNEP, released ahead of COP31 in Türkiye, warn that irreversible ice loss is already underway at approximately 1.4°C global warming. Key Warning: Even limiting warming to 1.5°C will not prevent substantial …
Read MoreLAKE-TERMINATING GLACIERS ACCELERATE GLOBAL ICE LOSS WHY IN NEWS ? Scientific Findings: A study published in Nature Communications, led by researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Leeds, found that glaciers terminating in lakes, oceans or ice shelves contributed disproportionately to global glacier ice loss between 2000 and 2019. Climate Concern: The …
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 MoreThe Missing Engine in Climate Action Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests, International Treaties & Agreements GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, has reignited global attention on climate innovation as …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4, released at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, warns that climate change is now the biggest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, impacting nearly 43% of them, surpassing all other environmental pressures. This report showcases the newest findings on the state …
Read MoreTyphoon Matmo Floods Hanoi, Disrupts Daily Life: A Test for Regional Stability Why in the News ? Typhoon Matmo has caused severe flooding in Hanoi, stranding vehicles, disrupting daily life, and forcing schools to shut or go online. The storm follows recent deadly flooding from Typhoon Bualoi, highlighting Vietnam’s recurring climate vulnerability and urban drainage …
Read MoreHuman Impact and Climate Change Threaten Antarctica Why in the News? A new scientific report has highlighted that Antarctica is experiencing rapid environmental changes due to rising global temperatures and increasing human activity, posing severe threats to its ice cover, ecosystems, and marine biodiversity in the Antarctic region. These developments could trigger global sea level …
Read MoreINDIA’S SLUMS IN FLOODPLAINS: A LOOMING CLIMATE CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Climate change and associated issues GS-2: ● Poverty and vulnerable section of society Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Cities reveals that India has the world’s highest number of slum-dwellers—over 158 million—residing in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Ganga delta. …
Read MoreICJ 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 …
Read MoreClimate Change to Intensify Cyclones, Threaten Ecosystems Why in the News ? A recent study warns that under the SSP5-8.5 climate scenario, global warming will make tropical cyclones more intense and frequent, expanding their reach to new regions and severely endangering ecosystems like mangroves worldwide by 2100. This highlights the urgent need for climate change …
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