Source: The post “G7 Declaration on Desertification” has been created, based on “Environment G7 puts desertification at centre of environmental agenda, flags land crisis as global security threat” published in “Down To Earth” on 29 March 2026. G7 Declaration on Desertification. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Environment Context: The G7 Environment Ministerial Meeting 2026 placed desertification, land… Continue reading G7 Declaration on Desertification
Tag: Environment
Transferring equity to coastal communities
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment And Gs Paper 2-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction India’s conservation framework has remained land-centric for decades, while the 7,516-km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) remain under-utilised despite legal provisions. The marine sector operates on an extraction-only model… Continue reading Transferring equity to coastal communities
How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27
Source: The post “How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27” has been created, based on “How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27” published in “DD News” on 25 April 2026. How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: El Niño is… Continue reading How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27
Scaling Climate Adaptation from Policy to Grassroots
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Environment Introduction India is the ninth most climate-vulnerable country, facing 430 extreme weather events (1995–2024) that caused $170 billion losses and affected 1.3 billion people. The updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2031–35 recognise these risks and stress mainstreaming climate adaptation into development planning. The key challenge lies in scaling adaptation… Continue reading Scaling Climate Adaptation from Policy to Grassroots
High heat: On India and warming
Source: The post “High heat: On India and warming” has been created, based on “High heat: On India and warming” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2026. High heat: On India and warming. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India is experiencing unusually early and intense heatwaves, with temperatures crossing 40°C in several regions… Continue reading High heat: On India and warming
Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environmental pollution and degradation Introduction: India’s Plastic Waste Management framework has evolved since 2016 to reduce plastic pollution. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime set strict collection targets up to 100% by 2024–25. However, the 2026 amendments introduce flexibility in compliance, such as carry-forward provisions and tradable certificates. This shift… Continue reading Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
How will India’s new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate Action?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), approved on March 25, 2026, raises targets on clean energy, emissions intensity, and carbon sinks. It comes when emissions growth is slowing. While it signals stronger ambition under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, its ability to accelerate real climate… Continue reading How will India’s new Nationally Determined Contribution accelerate climate Action?
Environmental Impact of the War
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction Conflicts create large environmental damage through emissions, pollution, and weak governance. The first 14 days of the US–Israel war on Iran emitted over 5 million tonnes of greenhouse gases, exceeding 84 countries combined. Militaries are major polluters, and their activities release toxins, damage ecosystems, and weaken environmental systems.… Continue reading Environmental Impact of the War
India’s new climate targets are modest but significant
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure And Environment Introduction India has announced its 2035 climate targets under its nationally determined contributions, focusing on reducing emissions intensity, expanding non-fossil energy, and increasing carbon sinks. These targets show only a small rise over the 2030 goals, which India is already close to achieving ahead of time. However,… Continue reading India’s new climate targets are modest but significant
The judicial push for environmental CSR
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment Introduction India made CSR mandatory through the Companies Act, 2013 to direct corporate profits toward social good. However, environmental concerns remain underfunded despite rising climate challenges and the net-zero target for 2070. The Supreme Court has now reframed environmental CSR as a constitutional duty under Article 51A(g), linking business… Continue reading The judicial push for environmental CSR
