Category: Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Mauritius became the first African country to sign ISA’s Country Partnership Framework (CPF)

Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to help curb maritime carbon emissions.

‘Largely depleted’: IUCN’s new Green Status assessment for the lion in Africa and India

Green Credit Programme (GCP) was flagged by the Ministry of Law and Justice before its rollout, over legality of the business model built into it.

Union Cabinet approved inclusion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project of Bihar under PMKSY-AIBP

Rushikonda Beach has regained its prestigious Blue Flag certification

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US has withdrawn from the board of the Loss and Damage Fund.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