What is the news? Recently, India has extended its support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for co-sponsoring the proposal of the European Union for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). About the proposal to designate East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as MPAs The proposal to designate East… Continue reading India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Tag: Ecosystem
Two more Indian Beaches get coveted International Blue Flag Certification
What is the News? The two more Indian beaches namely Kovalam beach in Chennai and Eden beach in Puducherry have been awarded the Blue Flag certification. What is Blue Flag Certification? ‘Blue Flag’ is a certification that can be obtained by a beach, marina, or sustainable boating tourism operator, and serves as an eco-label. The… Continue reading Two more Indian Beaches get coveted International Blue Flag Certification
The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
What is the News? Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network along with the Australian government has released a report titled “Status of Coral Reefs of the World: 2020”. Purpose of the Report: To highlight the main trends and recommendations to inform decision-making and strengthen ambition for the protection of coral reef ecosystems. Key Highlights from the… Continue reading The world’s coral reefs have suffered terribly in 30 years, but are resilient: Study
Four new Ramsar wetland sites recognised in India
Source: PIB What is the News? Four more wetlands from India – two from Haryana and two from Gujarat – have been recognised as Ramsar sites of international importance. With this, the number of Ramsar sites in India are 46. The wetlands that have received the Ramsar Site tag are Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary and Sultanpur… Continue reading Four new Ramsar wetland sites recognised in India
How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To analyze the findings of the report by ATREE to study the impact on Banni grasslands. Synopsis: A study by ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & Environment) & Sahjeevan (Volunteer Organisation) to study the impact of Prosopis Juliflora on Banni Grasslands Context: Prosopis Juliflora, a non-native tree species,… Continue reading How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – April 25, 2018 (Draft National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): an overview)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : New system to measure air quality Analysis : Draft National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): an overview
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 25, 2018 (The importance of sea turtles to marine ecosystem)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : A turtle recovery plan Analysis : The importance of sea turtles to marine ecosystem
