Kaziranga National Park
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Kaziranga National Park

Recently, one-horned rhinoceros was killed in Kaziranga National Park of Assam.

Global Green Credit Initiative
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Global Green Credit Initiative (GGCI)

India launched Global Green Credit Initiative (GGCI) at COP 28 (UAE) of United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Green Credit initiative
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CoP28 | Green Credit initiative | ALTÉRRA | Green Climate Fund | Adaptation Fund

At COP-28, Indian PM called world’s countries to join India on its “Green Credit initiative” which was a “non-commercial” effort to create a carbon sink.

Global Coal Plant Tracker
Posted in Environment Economy Energy and Infrastructure

Global Energy Monitor’s Global Coal Plant Tracker

Global Energy Monitor (GEM), a non-profit organization that tracks coal projects globally, has recently published its quarterly update of the Global Coal Plant Tracker. This update provides important insights into the current status of coal power projects around the world.

Global Biodiversity Framework Fund
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Global Biodiversity Framework Fund

Experts suggest that should the Global Biodiversity Framework Funds (GBFF) be unable to secure sufficient funding, it will necessitate countries to source additional funds domestically.

Rat Hole Mining
Posted in Environment Geography Landmarks Pollution

Rat Hole Mining

National Disaster Management Authority said Rat-hole miners were used in the rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel.

Community Reserve
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Kadalundi-Vallikunnu Community Reserve (KVCR)

The shrinking mudflat ecosystem of Kerala’s Kadalundi keeps shorebirds away.

Emission Gap Report 2023
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Emission Gap Report 2023 (Broken Report Record)

UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released Emission Gap Report 2023 (Broken Report Record) recently.

UNFCCC
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Dubai climate conference | CoP-28 | UNFCCC

Context: Next month, the 28th edition of the Conference of Parties (CoP) is scheduled to take place in Dubai, spanning…

C40 Cities
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives

C40 Cities

269 actions planned under Bengaluru Climate Action Plan.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has engaged the World Resources Institute (WRI)as a global consultant to formulate the CCAP for 2050

Red Sanders
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CITES’s Review of Significant Trade | Red Sanders

India has been removed from the CITES’s Review of Significant Trade (RST) for Red Sanders.

Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Green Hydrogen | National Green Hydrogen Mission

According to a study by Climate Risk Horizons (CRH), the adoption of green hydrogen in India could exacerbate pollution if proper measures are not implemented.