Category: Environment Schemes and Initiatives

2025 United Nations World Water Development Report published by UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in the theme ‘Mountain and Glaciers – Water Tower’

2030 Global Forest Vision: Priority Actions for Governments in 2025 was released on March 19, 2025 by the Forest Declaration Assessment ahead of World Forest Day.

The government proposes to implement its own version of a carbon credit trading scheme (CCTS) around mid-2026.

US has withdrawn from the board of the Loss and Damage Fund.

Union Government approves funding for Project Lion to enhance conservation efforts

Cali Fund was launched at the COP16 to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Svalbard Global Seed Vault also known as Arctic doomsday seed vault gets more than 14,000 new samples.

Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) audited the functioning of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Uttarakhand

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology indicates that CCS technologies come with a considerably higher cost compared to transitioning to renewable energy sources.

Mission Amrit Sarovar has built over 68,000 ponds, significantly addressing water scarcity.

International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN released ‘Guidance on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures OECMs’ report.

Indore and Udaipur become the first two Indian cities to join the list of Wetland Accredited Cities in world.