For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Policies/Programmes3 Approaches to Mainstreaming Biodiversity3.1 Spatial Planning-based Approaches3.2 Species-based Approaches3.3 Regulatory Instruments3.4 Economic Instruments3.5 Market-based Instruments3.6 Participatory Forest Management3.7 Knowledge and Capacity Development4 Barriers to Mainstreaming Biodiversity5 Integrating Biodiversity in Forest Management6 Recommendations7 Conclusion Introduction Forests are host to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. Tropical rainforests… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
Tag: Environment
Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The countries in the Himalayas has to look beyond geopolitics and security to protect the interest of humanity Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Creation of a national Himalayas:4 Suggestions to work on the entire Himalayas: Synopsis: Looking at the Himalayas only through the prism of geopolitics and security concerns ignores its other crucial frameworks. Introduction:… Continue reading Visualising the Himalaya with other coordinates
Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding the role of traditional ecological practices as a sustainable solution to climate change problem. Synopsis: Indigenous technological innovations backed by traditional ecological knowledge is the way forward to fight climate change. Contents1 Problem with high-tech2 High tech vs lo-tech3 Idea behind traditional lo-tech innovations4 Examples of lo-tech5 Way forward6 Conclusion Problem… Continue reading Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
Source: Livemint Relevance: Mitigation of climate change and its effect is an important topic in the Environment. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the G20 environment ministers meet:3 Challenges in mitigating climate change:4 Suggestions to mitigate climate change: Synopsis: The G20 environment ministers can speak of ambitious goals. But to succeed in mitigation measures towards Climate change, the world… Continue reading Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
Source: Livemint Relevance: Marine life will be endangered if seafloor mining got commercialised. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About Polymetallic nodules:4 Challenges in seafloor mining5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The seafloor contains potato-sized rocks that contain many metals needed to make electric-car batteries. Many perceive that seabed mining as a green alternative to land-based mineral extraction—and potentially a hugely lucrative… Continue reading Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
The Ganga’s message
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India must take its laws on waste seriously to stop microplastics pollution. Synopsis: Microplastic pollution around the world demands the proper implementation of existing laws and global collaboration. Contents1 Introduction:2 Other challenges with the Ganga:3 Reason for microplastic increase in Ganga:4 Suggestions: Introduction: The Ganga might have stood witness to many stages… Continue reading The Ganga’s message
Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Biocentrism vs anthropocentrism3 About the Supreme Court judgment4 Why power lines are a threat to Great Indian Bustard?5 How is anthropocentrism causing damage to the environment?6 How countries resorting to Biocentrism?7 India and Biocentrism8 Suggestions in embracing Biocentrism9 Conclusion Introduction In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has sought to move… Continue reading Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise
Gudalur’s Gene Pool Garden is an example of participatory forest management
Source: Down To Earth Relevance: The success of Gene Pool Garden highlights the need for Participatory forest management. Introduction: The Gene Pool Garden was established in 1989 under the Hill Area Development Programme at the Gudalur forest division in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. About the Gene pool garden: It is located in the Western Ghats,… Continue reading Gudalur’s Gene Pool Garden is an example of participatory forest management
EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About EU’s carbon border tax3 Rationale behind the tax4 How the carbon border tax will work?5 Countries that might be impacted6 Why is India opposing it?7 Issues/concerns/challenges8 Suggestions/Measures9 Conclusion Introduction In March 2021, the EU Parliament had adopted a resolution to implement a ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ (CBAM), pertaining to which proposed that… Continue reading EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise
The many paths to a greener future
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Different strategies to lower India’s carbon emissions Synopsis: Peaking of carbon emissions and the time when de-carbonsation begins are important considerations on road to a greener economy. Contents1 Background2 How peaking of CO2 is related to eco dev of a country?3 Global peaking levels4 By when India’s total GHG emissions should… Continue reading The many paths to a greener future
