News: India and other countries announced plans to set up national ‘country platforms’ for climate and nature finance at COP30. About Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance It is a strategic, country-driven mechanism that translate climate priorities into programmatic investment approaches. Announced at: The initiative was announced at a ministerial event during COP30 in Belem,… Continue reading Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance
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.
Global Carbon Budget 2025
News: Recently, The Global Carbon Budget 2025 was released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP). About Global Carbon Budget 2025 The Global Carbon Budget 2025, released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP) provides the world’s most comprehensive annual assessment of carbon sources, sinks, and emission trends. Global fossil CO₂ emissions are projected to increase modestly in… Continue reading Global Carbon Budget 2025
Saranda Forest
News: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Government of Jharkhand to notify 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Game Sanctuary as Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saranda Forest Saranda Forest is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. The name “Saranda” comes from a local expression meaning “The Land of Seven Hundred Hills,” reflecting its hilly… Continue reading Saranda Forest
ARISE Program
News: The Climate Investment Funds has raised $100 million in funding from Germany and Spain for ARISE program designed to help poor countries withstand the fallout from climate change. About ARISE Program Full Form: ARISE – Accelerating Resilience Investments and innovations for Sustainable Economies It is a new program designed to help poor countries withstand… Continue reading ARISE Program
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém on November 11, 2025, highlighting global extreme weather impacts. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 The Climate Risk Index 2026 is an annual assessment that ranks countries based on the human and economic impact of extreme weather events. It shows how repeated… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
Vanadium Flow Battery
News: Ministry of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. About Vanadium Flow Battery VRFBs are a type of rechargeable flow battery that stores electrical energy in liquid electrolytes containing vanadium ions. How they differ from traditional batteries: Conventional batteries… Continue reading Vanadium Flow Battery
Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
News: Recently, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) launched the Integrity Matters Checklist to align corporate climate disclosures with UN net-zero standards. About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) About Integrity Matters Checklist Tool It is a practical tool that helps organizations report on climate targets, transition plans, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction… Continue reading Integrity Matters Checklist Tool by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Rhesus Macaque
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), has recommended reinstating Rhesus macaque under Wildlife Act Schedule II to restore protection, enforcement, and scientific management. About Rhesus Macaque The Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is an ‘Old World’ monkey in the Macaca genus , native to South Asia. Distribution: It is native to… Continue reading Rhesus Macaque
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended approval for 12 key defence projects in Ladakh across Changthang Cold Desert Sanctuary and Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established: 1987 Area: It… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
