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UN 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 MoreThis image explains key mechanisms behind climate change, including fossil fuel burning, CO₂ emission, greenhouse effect, global warming, ice melt, sea-level rise, and biodiversity loss. It highlights how human activities intensify these impacts, making climate change a vital UPSC topic.
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, …
Read MoreMelting Glaciers Face Accelerated Decline Amid Global Warming Why in News? A new study published in Science reveals that global glaciers, including the crucial Himalayan glaciers, are more vulnerable to climate change than previously believed. The study shows that only 24% of glacier mass may survive at 2.7°C warming, impacting billions reliant on glacier-fed water …
Read MoreWhy in News? A Nature study (Feb 19, 2024) found that melting glaciers have raised global sea levels by nearly 2 cm this century. This rise accelerates coastal flooding, displaces populations, and threatens ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for climate action. Causes of Sea Level Rise: Glacial Melting: A study in Nature (Feb 19, 2024) …
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