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
Category: International Organisations
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)
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
News: At the APEC leaders’ meeting, Xi Jinping pushed proposal for World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set AI governance rules and boost cooperation. About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) WAICO is presented as a global body to govern artificial intelligence, advancing shared rules and cooperation in this field. Proposed by: Chinese President proposed… Continue reading World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
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)
Booker Prize 2025
News: The Booker Prize 2025 was announced in London on November 10, 2025 (early November 11 IST). About Booker Prize 2025 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969 to promote reading and literary excellence.… Continue reading Booker Prize 2025
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal
News: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has officially announced the nominees for the esteemed ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. This year’s 10 notable films will be judged by an esteemed Jury panel. About the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal is an international honor presented annually at the International Film Festival of India… Continue reading ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal
Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
News: India welcomed Brazil’s initiative to establish the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) for conserving tropical forests. About Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) The TFFF is a mechanism that incentivizes conserving and expanding tropical forests by making predictable annual payments for maintaining standing forests. Aim: The Facility aims to remunerate countries for keeping forests intact,… Continue reading Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
News: The first BIMReN biennial conference was held in Kochi from 4–6 November 2025. About BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) It is a platform for facilitating collaboration among the researchers in the Bay of Bengal Region, for sustainable development of blue economy by networking the researchers in the BIMSTEC Member Countries. Announcement: It was announced… Continue reading BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report 2025
News: State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2025 report released on November 3, 2025 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. About State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report 2025 The SOFA 2025 report offers an in-depth assessment of the ways in which human-induced land degradation affects agricultural productivity, food security,… Continue reading State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report 2025
Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
News: Recently, the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) issued recommendations on its functioning to ensure meaningful IPLC participation in CBD decision-making. About Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J) It is the first permanent body of its kind under any multilateral environmental agreement, providing a… Continue reading Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions (SB8J)
