What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released an update to their Emissions Gap Report 2021. What are the key findings of the report? Several Countries have announced new Nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs) or emissions pledges during the COP26 climate summit. For example, India has announced a target to be carbon-neutral by 2070.… Continue reading New Climate Pledges barely affect global warming: UN
Category: Factly: Environment
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Environment. You can find all relevant Environment related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
India retains slot in top 10 on climate performance index; China at 37, US 55
What is the News? The Climate Change Performance Index 2022 has been released by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute, and the Climate Action Network. What is the Climate Change Performance Index? Climate Change Performance Index(CCPI) is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 60 countries and the EU – covering 92%… Continue reading India retains slot in top 10 on climate performance index; China at 37, US 55
Union Environment Minister Inaugurates The Ganga Connect Exhibition At Glasgow Amidst COP-26
What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change and Labour & Employment has inaugurated the Ganga Connect exhibition at the City of Glasgow College amid the COP26 meeting. What is the Ganga Connect exhibition? Ganga Connect Exhibition is an effort to present the level of development in the Ganga river… Continue reading Union Environment Minister Inaugurates The Ganga Connect Exhibition At Glasgow Amidst COP-26
At least 420 million hectares forest lost since 1990: Survey
What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) 2020 Remote Sensing Survey. What is the FRA 2020 Remote Sensing Survey? The Survey was launched by FAO in 2018. The objectives of the survey are two-fold: To build country capacities to use… Continue reading At least 420 million hectares forest lost since 1990: Survey
Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of the report?3 What are the measures needed to be taken to deal with the Climate Crisis?4 Adaptation for Smallholder Agriculture Programme (ASAP) What is the News? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has released a report titled “Building climate resilience in the Asia… Continue reading Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the initiatives launched?2.1 Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP)3 Ganga Atlas4 Ganga Mashal5 Ganga Quest What is the News? Union minister for Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives during the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav. What are the initiatives launched? Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP) Developed by:… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
What is the News? India and the UK have launched the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative. What is Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative? IRIS is the first major initiative under the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Aim: To make critical infrastructure in the SIDS (Small Island Developing States) resilient against all kinds… Continue reading India and UK join hands to help small island nations build climate resilient infrastructure
Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use?3 Why has India not signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use?4 What are the other declarations signed at COP 26? What is the News? India has not signed the Glasgow Leaders Declaration on Forests and Land Use.… Continue reading Forests declaration: India reads fine print, chooses to stay away
Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released the State of the Climate report 2021. What is the purpose of the State of the Climate report 2021? The State of the Climate report provides a snapshot of climate indicators including temperatures, extreme weather events, sea level rises and ocean conditions. What are… Continue reading Last seven years warmest on record, says WMO report
Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a document for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges river dolphins. Who has prepared the document for the Ganges river dolphins? Prepared by: Turtle Survival Alliance and the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department (EFCCD) of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Based on:… Continue reading Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
