Posted in Economy Environment Pollution

Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)

NITI Aayog is currently considering the possibility of discontinuing a pivotal water report (CWMI) that was initially launched five years ago.

Posted in Environment Pollution

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invokes GRAP Stage 4 in Delhi NCR to combat Air pollution.

Loss and Damage Fund
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Pollution

Loss and Damage Fund

Article in the Hindu – Importance of ‘loss and damage’ funds

silk
Posted in Environment Economy Species in news

Silkworms | Silk Colour

Researchers in China, proposed a model to explain how different combinations of mutations give rise to the different colours of the cocoons.

Minamata
Posted in Environment Pollution Treaties and Conventions

Minamata Convention

Fifth meeting of Conference of Parties (COP 5) to Minamata Convention held in Geneva.

Posted in Environment Chemistry Science & Technology

CO2 to CO Conversion Technology

National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCoE-CCU) at IIT Bombay has developed a new technology for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) to carbon monoxide (CO).

Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Biosphere Reserve

Second anniversary of International Biosphere Reserve Day, celebrated on November 3, annually highlights the critical importance of biosphere reserves(BR) in safeguarding our environment and promoting sustainability.

Posted in Treaties and Conventions Environment

Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Russia withdrew from ratification of CTBT to bring itself in line with the US.

Posted in Environment Geography Landmarks Pollution Treaties and Conventions

How volcanic eruptions impact ozone layer?

Recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano made an impact on the ozone layer.

Posted in Environment

Adaptation Gap Report 2023

United Nations Environment Programme has released the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report recently.

Posted in Economy Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Sustainability Bond | Sovereign Green Bonds

India Exim Bank has listed its 10-year $1billion sustainability bond on Sustainable Bond Market platform at London Stock Exchange.

Blue flag
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Blue Flag Certification

The Tamil Nadu government has chosen to pinpoint beaches along the State’s coastline as potential candidates for achieving Blue Flag Certification.