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India Reconsiders Hosting COP33 Amid Climate Policy Shift Why in the News ? India has decided not to bid for COP33 (2028) despite an earlier offer, reflecting a shift towards prioritising national development interests over global climate leadership, amid disagreements on climate finance, emission targets, and global stocktake expectations, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and …
Read MoreIndia’s First Integrated Wildlife Conservation University Announced Why in the News ? Vantara, a wildlife conservation initiative by Anant Ambani, has announced the establishment of a global integrated wildlife university in Jamnagar, Gujarat, focusing on wildlife conservation, veterinary sciences, and research, marking a significant step in India’s conservation education ecosystem. Key Features of Vantara Wildlife …
Read MoreIndia Launches National Red List Assessment Initiative Why in the News? India has launched its first National Red List Assessment to evaluate the extinction risks of nearly 11,000 species of plants and animals by 2030, aligning with IUCN global standards under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KM-GBF). This initiative aims to strengthen conservation planning and …
Read MoreIndia’s National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) – 2024 Update Overview India has updated its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to align with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), also known as the Kunming-Montreal agreement or the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, adopted at COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A recent study by Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) and leading global universities highlights that India’s Heat Action Plans (HAPs) lack long-term strategies. Despite covering 23 states, gaps in implementation, coordination, and funding hinder effective heat resilience measures, raising concerns amid rising heat-related fatalities. Key Findings of the Study: The study …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s efforts to curb black carbon emissions through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are highlighted for environmental and health concerns.Uderstanding Black Carbon: Black carbon, emitted during incomplete combustion of biomass and fossil fuels, contributes to global warming and health risks. India’s residential sector, notably from traditional cookstoves burning biomass, …
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