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Climate 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, …
Read MoreSouth Asia’s Worsening Air Pollution Needs Urgent Action Syllabus: GSPaper-3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ,Sustainable Development ,Climate Change Why in the News ? The 2024 India–Pakistan Smog renewed concerns about escalating air pollution across South Asia, with Delhi and Lahore recording some of the world’s worst AQI levels. Reports from Greenpeace …
Read MoreClimate Transitions and the Rising Global Entropy Trap Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? As global leaders prepare for CoP-30 in Brazil, concerns are mounting over the mitigation-first climate model that pressures developing nations to accelerate decarbonisation. The article highlights how poorly sequenced climate transitions are increasing systemic …
Read MoreBrazil Advances Demarcation of New Indigenous Territories Why in the News? Brazil has announced the demarcation of 10 new Indigenous territories during the UN climate summit (COP30) in Belem, following protests demanding stronger Indigenous representation. The move aligns with President Lula da Silva’s promise to restore Indigenous rights and strengthen environmental protection, addressing potential human …
Read MoreSC Recalls Verdict on Retrospective Environmental Clearances Why in the News? The Supreme Court has recalled its May 16, 2024 judgment that termed retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) illegal. A 2:1 majority held that allowing the earlier ruling to stand would harm major public projects, while a strong dissent warned of weakening environmental jurisprudence and potential …
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