Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Summary: The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme is a national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and agroforestry. It includes certifications for forest…
Environment & Ecology
Plastic Rocks
Summary:- Plastic rocks, a novel and alarming form of pollution, have been found globally, across 11 countries and 5 continents, illustrating the severe extent of…
IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish
Summary: On December 11, 2023, during the COP28 UN Climate Conference, the IUCN released a concerning report about the extinction threat to freshwater fish. The…
COP28 Deal
In December 2023, COP28 concluded in Dubai with a historic agreement to begin transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step in the global…
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA)
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in December 2023 at COP28. Led by India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),…
The Emissions Divide Report
The Emissions Divide Report, published by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW) in 2023, highlights stark inequalities in CO2 emissions among income classes,…
Aerosol Impact on Climate
Aerosols significantly impact the climate in the Himalayan region, as recent studies have shown. Increased aerosol levels, particularly black carbon, have contributed to heightened atmospheric…
Himalayan Katabatic Winds
The Himalayan Katabatic Winds, as studied in December 2023, refer to a phenomenon where rising global temperatures cause Himalayan glaciers to cool the air in…
Article 6 of UNFCCC
Article 6 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) acknowledges that countries can voluntarily cooperate in the implementation of their Nationally Determined…
