News: India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category B, comprising 10 countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade. About International Maritime Organization International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine… Continue reading International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Category: International Organisations
International IDEA 2026
News: Chief Election Commissioner of India is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026. About International IDEA International IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1995. It works to strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide. The… Continue reading International IDEA 2026
Ningaloo Reef
News: An unprecedented marine heatwave has caused catastrophic damage to the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, killing nearly 70% of its corals. About Ningaloo Reef Location: Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote northwest coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is about 1,200 km north of Perth. The reef is bordered by… Continue reading Ningaloo Reef
Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM)
News– 10th Session of the APDIM on Inclusive Governance of Disaster Risk Data convened in New Delhi. About APDIM Established: 2015 as a regional institution under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). Headquarters: Tehran, Iran. Governing Council: Consists of the Government of Iran and eight ESCAP member… Continue reading Asian and Pacific Centre for Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM)
UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
News: At COP30 in Belem, Brazil, the UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) formally adopted a new Just Transition Mechanism (JTM) to support countries in transitioning away from fossil fuels through technical assistance, capacity-building, and international cooperation. About UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) The JTWP is formally adopted at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, also called the… Continue reading UAE Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
ACITI Partnership
News: India, Australia and Canada have launched the ACITI Partnership to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. About ACITI Partnership The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI) is a trilateral initiative between India, Australia and Canada to combine their strengths in technologies. Aim: The partnership aims to boost cooperation on critical and emerging technologies,… Continue reading ACITI Partnership
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
News: The Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) was formally launched at COP30 on November 15 to manage climate–trade tensions. About Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) It is a high-level forum designed to foster dialogue and explore practical solutions at the intersection of international trade policy, climate action, and development… Continue reading Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
Country Platform for Climate and Nature Finance
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
Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
News: Amid ongoing tensions with Bangladesh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to host Khalilur Rahman, the interim Bangladeshi government’s National Security Adviser, for security discussions. About Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) The Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) is a key regional platform aimed at enhancing security cooperation among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) countries. Objectives: To… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave (CSC)
