Source-This post on Global Resource Outlook 2024 is based on the article “UNEA-6: Extraction & use of world’s resources has grown three times more in 50 years” published in “Down to Earth” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Global Resource Outlook 2024 report has been published by UNEP. Key findings of the… Continue reading Global Resource Outlook 2024
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Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI)
Source– This post on Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI) is based on the article “Climate impact: Water storage projected to decrease across wetter lands around Caspian, Mediterranean seas” published in “Down to Earth” on 26th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, researchers studied the impact of stratospheric aerosol intervention (SAI) in mitigation of global warming… Continue reading Stratospheric Aerosol Intervention (SAI)
International Single Species Action Plan
Source-This post on International Single Species Action Plan has been created based on the article “CMS COP14: Draft resolution for conservation of hawksbill turtle & angelshark adopted” published in “Down to Earth” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? The 14th Conference of the Parties on the CMS has recently adopted the Single Species… Continue reading International Single Species Action Plan
Green Industrialisation Initiative
Source– This post is based on the article “COP28: Africa set to scale up green growth through Green Industrialisation Initiative” published in “DownToEarth” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? African leaders launched the Green Industrialisation Initiative during the third day of COP28, aiming to accelerate green growth in African industries and attract finance… Continue reading Green Industrialisation Initiative
Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them
Source: The post is based on the article “Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them” published in “Down To Earth ” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland have long relied on the practice of preserving diverse crop seeds across generations.… Continue reading Ao and Sümi Naga communities in Nagaland: Seed preservation and storage among them
State of Climate Services Report for 2023
Source– This post ” State of Climate Services Report for 2023” is based on the article “Health sector poorly equipped to prevent heat hazards & impacts of other extreme weather events, says WMO report” published in “DownToEarth” on 07 November 2023. Why in the News? A report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) indicated that… Continue reading State of Climate Services Report for 2023
Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Source: The post is based on the article “Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans” published in “Down To Earth” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Several discrepancies have been identified in the “Elephant Corridors of India, 2023” report published recently by the central government. What is… Continue reading Elephant Corridors of India Report: plagued with inconsistencies, could escalate conflict with humans
Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Source: This post “Adaptation Gap Report 2023” is based on the article”Adaptation gap in developing countries widening even as extreme weather events worsen: UNEP“ published in “Down To Earth” on 2nd November 2023. Why in News? Recently, The Adaptation Gap Report 2023 was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP). According to the report, the… Continue reading Adaptation Gap Report 2023
Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Gir cow breed?3 Why is Rashtriya Gokul Mission focusing more on Gir cow breed?4 What… Continue reading Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why
International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021” published in “Down To Earth” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The International Migration Outlook 2023 has been released. What is the International Migration Outlook 2023? Released by: Organisation for… Continue reading International Migration Outlook 2023: Nearly half a million Indians migrated to OECD countries in 2021
