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COP31 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 More🌱 Harit Mitra – NSS Universal School of Administration NSS Universal School of Administration proudly presents Harit Mitra, an initiative focused on environmental awareness, community participation and sustainable living. Through this initiative, NSS volunteers and students come together to promote a greener and healthier future by encouraging tree planting, nature conservation and environmental responsibility. The …
Read MoreSUBANSIRI UPPER HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT, FOREST DIVERSION AND ECOLOGICAL CONCERNS Why in the News? The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry has recommended environmental clearance for the 1,605 MW Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project (SUHEP) in Arunachal Pradesh. However, the final clearance will depend on Stage-I forest clearance, as the project involves diversion of …
Read MoreWESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …
Read MoreGanga Floodplain Rules Shift Toward Regulated Construction Why in the News ? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has amended the 2016 Ganga protection framework, removing the blanket construction-free zone provision. Construction may now be permitted in certain floodplain areas facing moderate or rare flooding, subject to regulatory clearances. New Rules for Ganga Floodplains: …
Read MoreBONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE (SB64) Why in the News? India’s Intervention: India has called for urgent discussions on the shrinking climate finance pool and the widening adaptation finance gap at the SB64 climate talks in Bonn, Germany. Finance Demand: India urged greater focus on Paris Agreement obligations requiring developed countries to provide financial support to …
Read MoreIntegrating Climate And Development Finance For Growth Why in the News ? Growing concerns over the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) financing gap and climate challenges have renewed focus on creating a unified framework that links climate finance and development finance, enabling investments that generate both environmental and socio-economic benefits while strengthening environmental democracy and …
Read MoreIndia Emerges Global Leader in Solar Expansion Why in the News ? India has surpassed the United States in annual solar capacity additions to become the world’s second-largest solar growth market in 2025. The achievement reflects the rapid progress of India’s renewable energy sector and its commitment to climate goals through streamlined environmental clearances. India’s …
Read MoreBangladesh Approves Padma Barrage for Water Security Why in the News ? Bangladesh has approved the ambitious Padma Barrage Project on the Padma River (Ganga in Bangladesh) to address water scarcity and improve irrigation in its southwest region, while also reigniting debates over large-scale river engineering, environmental clearances, and ecological sustainability. Padma Barrage: Objectives and …
Read MoreSupreme Court Strengthens Environmental Jurisprudence On Ex Post Facto Clearances Why in the News ? The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment reinforcing environmental democracy by restricting ex post facto environmental clearances. The ruling emphasized that retrospective environmental clearances violate the precautionary principle and undermine the environmental impact assessment process mandated under the EIA Notification. …
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