Category: Environment

Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Conservation International (CI) released report on ‘Inclusive Conservation Initiative’ (ICI) recently.

Several projects were undertaken to incorporate new technologies to address air pollution.

Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO) summit adopted a “new and ambitious shared agenda” to save the rainforest.

Recent studies revealed population of Gangetic river dolphin in the mainstream Ganga are known to be stable, although there has been decline in tributaries.

A recent publication by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) titled 75 Endemic Birds of India was recently released on the 108thfoundation day of the ZSI.

“Towards Decarbonising Transport 2023: A Stocktake on Sectoral Ambition in G20” report by NITI Aayog examines the present status of decarbonization and climate goals in the transportation sectors of G20 nations.

Recently (28 July), Earth experienced its first Plastic Overshoot Day.

Government of Odisha has notified 3 Biodiversity Heritage Sites such as Mandasaru Hills, Mahendragiri Hills and Gandhamardan Hills.

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs presented the report on the Status and implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission.

All India Tiger Estimation 2022 Report was released on International Tiger Day (29th July).

New study discovers 62 desiccation-tolerant (DT) vascular plant species in Western Ghats, with potential applications in agriculture & conservation.

As per an RTI query, the forest department has identified 12 resorts in SMTR (Tamil Nadu) which are operating illegally, without proper authorization or recognition.