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Integrating 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 MoreBangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreIndia Abstains On UN Climate Change Resolution Vote Why in the News ? India abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly resolution supporting the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on climate obligations, citing concerns over its impact on the UNFCCC framework and climate negotiations involving environmental clearances and international commitments. India’s Position …
Read MoreEcocide Debate Highlights Gaps in International Environmental Law Why in the News ? Recent conflicts in West Asia, including allegations against Israel in Lebanon and Gaza, have revived global debate on “ecocide” and the adequacy of international law in addressing large-scale environmental destruction caused by war and human actions. This discussion underscores the need for …
Read MoreClimate Resilience Through Water Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, the COP30 climate conference in Belém introduced global adaptation indicators that place water, sanitation and hygiene systems at the centre of climate resilience and accountability for countries including India. Introduction Climate change is increasingly affecting societies through water-related disasters such as floods, …
Read MoreTHE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …
Read MoreNITI AAYOG RELEASES REPORTS ON VIKSIT BHARAT AND NET ZERO ROADMAP Why in the News? Policy Reports: NITI Aayog released three study reports outlining scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero 2070 transition strategy. Strategic Vision: Reports focus on macroeconomic implications, financing requirements, and development roadmap for long-term sustainable growth. ROADMAP TOWARDS VIKSIT BHARAT AND …
Read MoreClimate Governance in Drift Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, debates on loss and damage financing intensified as developing countries highlighted the gap between climate disaster impacts and insufficient operational funding mechanisms under international climate frameworks. Introduction Global climate governance today reflects ambition without accountability, promises without enforcement, and cooperation without obligation. …
Read MoreSolid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
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, …
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