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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 MoreEL NIÑO TRIGGERS EMERGENCY RESPONSES ACROSS NATIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Emergency Declaration: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has declared a national emergency to address the growing impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon. Affected Communities: Drought has already affected 63 communities, while livestock farmers face shortages of animal feed. Regional Preparedness: Myanmar’s Yangon region …
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 MoreCOP31 AND THE FOSSIL-FUEL QUESTION: ELECTRIFICATION, CLIMATE FINANCE AND JUST TRANSITION Why in the News? COP31 will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9–20, 2026, with Türkiye hosting the conference and Australia serving as President of Negotiations under the Türkiye–Australia partnership. The central debate is whether COP31 should explicitly address a transition away from …
Read MoreUN SEA LEVEL DECLARATION: STATEHOOD, MARITIME RIGHTS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE Why in the News? The UN General Assembly approved the Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on September 24, addressing the scientific, financial, social and legal consequences of rising seas. Its significant provisions affirm that vulnerable low-lying island states can retain statehood, sovereignty, UN …
Read MoreFrance’s Heatwave Deaths: A Warning for the World Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper I: Geography and climate; GS Paper II: Governance and health; GS Paper III: Disaster management, environment and climate change; Essay Article Type: UPSC Rapid Revision Article | 360-degree Mains Analysis | Prelims Facts + Mains Dimensions 1. Why in News? France has recorded …
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 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 MoreAtlantic Ocean Current Collapse Threatens India’s Monsoon Why in the News ? Recent scientific studies warn that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may weaken by nearly 59% by 2100 due to climate change and Arctic ice melt. Scientists fear this could disrupt global climate systems, including India’s crucial summer monsoon. These findings, based on …
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. …
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