News: A new GRAIN report says free trade agreements are being used to impose strict IP rules on seeds, threatening farmers’ rights and biodiversity worldwide. About Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) It is an is an independent intergovernmental organization having legal personality that protects new plant varieties through breeders’ rights. Purpose:… Continue reading Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
Category: International Organisations
The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
News: India’s Ministry of Ayush delegation participated in the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, where Prof. R.N. Acharya presented India’s Arctic Policy and Ayush relevance. About The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest gathering on Arctic affairs. It focuses on the future of the Arctic and our planet. The… Continue reading The Arctic Circle Assembly (ACA) 2025
State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
News: UNEP’s State of Finance for Forests 2025 sets a new 2023 finance baseline and urges a rapid scaling of funds to meet 2030 and 2050 targets. About State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025 It presents a global overview of 2023 public and private finance for forests, quantifies investment needs to 2030 and 2050,… Continue reading State of Finance for Forests (SFF) 2025
Commonwealth Games (CWG)
News: Ahmedabad has been recommended as host for the centenary 2030 Commonwealth Games, with formal approval expected at the Glasgow General Assembly in November 2025. About Commonwealth Games (CWG) The Commonwealth Games is a unique, world class, multi-sports event which is held once every four years. It is often referred to as the ‘Friendly Games’.… Continue reading Commonwealth Games (CWG)
Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Context: India has been elected as the Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP) for the 2025–2028 term. About India elected as Co-Chair of the Regional Committee of the UN-GGIM-AP India’s Representative: Surveyor General of India represented India and was elected to the Co-Chair… Continue reading Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Asia and the Pacific (UN-GGIM-AP)
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
News: The 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment warns 2024 losses keep the world far off halting deforestation and restoring ecosystems by 2030. About Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment is an annual, researched and peer-reviewed progress assessment on global forests, covering deforestation, degradation, restoration, biodiversity, finance, rights, and governance. Published by: Forest Declaration Assessment (coordinated… Continue reading Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
News: UNESCO launched the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects to confront illicit trafficking and reconnect communities with stolen heritage. About Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects It is an online museum that helps communities reconnect with their stolen cultural treasures and works to stop the illegal trade of heritage items, including those taken during… Continue reading Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
News: Recently, the Union Power Minister attended the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM), which was held in South Africa. G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting It is a major annual meeting under the G20 framework that brings together energy ministers and leaders from the world’s largest economies to accelerate the global transition toward clean, secure, and… Continue reading G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting
Moscow Format
News: India has recently participated in the 7th Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow along with Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian countries. About Moscow Format It is a regional platform where neighbouring and major regional countries coordinate practical approaches to the Afghan peace settlement. Aim: It aims to coordinate regional approaches for an Afghan settlement,… Continue reading Moscow Format
Net-Zero Banking Alliance
News: Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) announced that it will cease operation, bringing an end to the UN-supported banking coalition that worked to promote global net-zero goals through its financing activities. About Net-Zero Banking Alliance It is bank-led and UN convened alliance of leading global banks committed to aligning their lending, investment, and capital markets activities… Continue reading Net-Zero Banking Alliance
