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Why in the News ? The IUCN World Heritage Outlook 4, released at the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, warns that climate change is now the biggest threat to the world’s natural World Heritage sites, impacting nearly 43% of them, surpassing all other environmental pressures. This report showcases the newest findings on the state …
Read MoreAsia’s Carbon Capture Drive Threatens Climate Targets Why in the News? A new Climate Analytics report warns that Asia’s dependence on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could lead to 25 billion tonnes of extra emissions by 2050, undermining the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C goal and locking the region into fossil fuel dependence. This situation parallels concerns …
Read MoreTHIS CLEAN ENERGY RISE NEEDS CLIMATE FINANCE EXPANSION Syllabus: GS-3: Climate Change Energy Security and trasistion to clean energy Why in the News? India’s clean energy transition has gained global recognition with record solar capacity additions and rising investments. However, experts warn that without a significant expansion of climate finance, India risks falling short of …
Read MoreCOP-30 to Stress Practical Climate Solutions, Not Rhetoric Why in the News? The 30th UN Climate Summit (COP-30) will be hosted by Brazil in Belem this November. Its President, André Corrêa do Lago, has emphasized prioritizing practical implementation and known solutions over lengthy negotiations, amid global uncertainties and climate challenges. The summit aims to promote …
Read MoreWildfires Reversing Gains in Global Air Quality Why in the News ? The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report highlights that wildfires in Canada and the U.S. have drastically increased air pollution levels, reversing decades of progress in reducing particulate matter pollution, and posing severe threats to life expectancy and human health. Findings of …
Read MoreHuman Impact and Climate Change Threaten Antarctica Why in the News? A new scientific report has highlighted that Antarctica is experiencing rapid environmental changes due to rising global temperatures and increasing human activity, posing severe threats to its ice cover, ecosystems, and marine biodiversity in the Antarctic region. These developments could trigger global sea level …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS Paper – 1 Physical Geography GS Paper – 2 Bilateral Groupings & Agreements , Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests , Indian Diaspora , Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests Why in the News ? The Trump administration has decided to revise the US National Climate …
Read MoreWhy in News? The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s biggest coral reef system and one of the most iconic world heritage places, has recorded its largest annual coral loss in 40 years due to severe 2024 bleaching triggered by climate change-induced heat stress. This unprecedented loss highlights the escalating environmental volatility in this UNESCO World …
Read MoreICJ Issues Advisory on States’ Climate Change Obligations Why in the News ? The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion asserts that countries have a legal obligation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a non-binding yet authoritative interpretation that could catalyse global climate action and accountability under international law, despite weak compliance mechanisms. Key Points …
Read MoreASIA WARMING NEARLY TWICE GLOBAL AVERAGE: WMO REPORT 2024 Why in the News? WMO report: Asia recorded warmest or second warmest year in 2024, with temperature 1.04°C above the 30-year average. Rapid warming: Asia is warming at nearly twice the global average, triggering extreme weather events. Human impact: India faced deaths from cyclones, heatwaves, landslides, …
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