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Adaptation Ahead of COP30 Why in the News ? Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted that adaptation indicators will be a key focus for India at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. The conference will review progress under the Paris Agreement’s Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and rationalise indicators to enhance resilience and capacity, particularly in light …
Read MoreStrengthening Global Conservation Through IUCN Congress Outcomes Why in the News? The IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 concluded in Abu Dhabi, bringing together over 10,000 delegates to adopt key resolutions addressing biodiversity loss, climate threats, and environmental crime, while launching the Abu Dhabi Call to Action outlining a 20-year vision for sustainable global conservation. This …
Read MoreGarbage Gap: Ambitious Rules, Ineffective Waste Systems Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Conservation of Resources Why in the News? India marks 25 years since the first Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Rules (2000), yet cities continue to grapple with overflowing landfills, unsegregated waste, and …
Read MoreEmpowering States for Equitable Climate Action Financing Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation, International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? India’s upcoming 16th Finance Commission faces the challenge of aligning fiscal transfers with climate action needs. Experts argue that devolutions must incorporate climate criteria such as vulnerability, …
Read MoreGreen Credits Now Linked to Canopy Density Why in the News? The Union Environment Ministry has revised rules under the Green Credit Programme (GCP), linking credits to tree survival and canopy density rather than mere numbers. Green credits will now be awarded after five years, only if 40% canopy density is achieved. Key Changes in …
Read MoreKerala to Seek Sterilisation of Bonnet Macaques Near Forests Why in the News? Population control: Kerala Forest Department plans to undertake mass sterilisation of bonnet macaques to manage their growing population and mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Crop damage issue: Farmers near forest fringes report significant crop loss caused by monkey troops, highlighting the need for intervention. …
Read MoreIndia Reconsiders Flue Gas Desulphurisation for Power Plants Why in the News? In the complex landscape of Indian politics, a BJP-led government committee headed by PSA Ajay Sood has recommended rolling back the 2015 mandate requiring all coal-fired thermal power plants to install Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units. This recommendation cites high costs and implementation …
Read MoreForest Clearance for Sarangapani Mining Project in Karnataka – Key Update 📅 What Happened? On June 9, 2025, the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) granted Stage I forest clearance for the Sarangapani Iron and Manganese Ore Mine project in Chikkanayakanahalli Taluk, Tumakuru district. This mining area proposal, put forward by Mineral Enterprises Private Limited, seeks the …
Read MoreIndia Delays Ratification of High Seas Treaty Why in the News? At the ongoing UN Ocean Conference 2025 in France, India indicated that it is unlikely to ratify the High Seas Treaty (BBNJ agreement) during the session. Although signed in 2024, ratification is pending due to legal and policy revisions. About the High Seas Treaty …
Read MoreIndia Reports Growth in Green Cover Amid Concerns Why in the News ? At the UN Forum on Forests, India reported an increase in forest and tree cover to 25.17% of its geographical area. However, experts flagged methodological flaws, loss of unclassed forests, and rising forest degradation, questioning the credibility of the data. Key Highlights …
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