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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 MoreTOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …
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 MorePopulation Growth Projected in Indian Island Territories Why in the News ? A new report by IIMAD and the Population Foundation of India (PFI) projects a significant population rise in Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by 2051. The study uses innovative logistic curve-fitting methods due to inconsistent demographic data for smaller regions. …
Read MoreGreen Hydrogen Demand Driven by Fast Fashion Markets Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation ,Growth & Development ,Conservation Why in the News ? The global green hydrogen sector is struggling as major Western projects stall, whereas China is rapidly expanding capacity and integrating hydrogen into its massive petrochemicals and plastics …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Supreme Court has barred the issuance of new mining leases in the Aravalli Hills until the Centre releases a scientific, sustainable mining plan, adopting a uniform definition of the Aravalli range to protect its ecology, wildlife, and groundwater systems. This decision reflects a growing awareness of environmental concerns, similar to …
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 MoreIndia’s Strong Presence in QS Sustainability Rankings 2026 Why in the News? The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 were released, placing 103 Indian universities in the global list—India’s highest presence so far and the fourth largest worldwide. The rankings assess environmental, social, and governance performance of nearly 2,000 institutions globally, considering factors such as …
Read MoreIndia’s Carbon Emission Growth Slows in 2025 Why in the News ? The Global Carbon Project reported that India’s greenhouse gas emissions grew by only 1.4% in 2025, significantly lower than last year’s 4%. The slowdown is attributed to favourable monsoon conditions reducing cooling demand and a strong rise in clean energy transitions. Key Findings …
Read MoreWhat South Asia Wants from COP30: Building Climate Resilience Through Cooperation, Trust, and Delivery Syllabus: GS 3 ● UNFCCC ● Sustainable Development Why in the News South Asia, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions, seeks decisive outcomes from COP30 in Brazil. The region demands credible implementation of past pledges, predictable and fair climate finance, technology …
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