Source– The post is based on the article “India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Poverty and developmental issues. GS2- Governance Relevance: Women in politics News- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi expressed concern that progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) seems to… Continue reading India, its SDG pledge goal, and the strategy to apply
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Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
What is the news? As per the report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the rising concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) will impact all of the 17 United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WMO studied seven climate indicators — CO2 concentration, temperature, ocean acidification and heat, sea ice extent, glacier melt and sea-level rise. It found that… Continue reading Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Importance of effective management of land resources. Synopsis: Arresting forest land degradation can help India achieve its SDG targets in a most cost-effective manner. Significance of a healthy forest ecosystem and its benefits. Contents1 Context2 Impact of forest land degradation3 Significance of the forest ecosystem4 Way forward Context Speaking at… Continue reading Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
