Economic Survey Highlights Flaws in Global Climate Action Regime
Context: The Economic Survey has pointed to flaws and inequities in the global climate action regime and suggested alternative pathways that incorporate lifestyle and behavioural changes. It also argued that adaptation should get at least as much importance as mitigation. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Difference Between Climate Change Mitigation […]
About The Climate Finance Taxonomy
Context: Presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister announced that the government would develop ‘climate finance taxonomy’. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Climate Finance Taxonomy Definition and Purpose: Global Examples: Significance: Implications for India: -Source: Indian Express
India’s Climate Change Position and Critique of EU’s CBAT
Context: In the Economic Survey (ES) 2023-24 presented in Parliament, the Indian government expressed a distinct stance on climate change, acknowledging the likely failure to meet the 1.5℃ target. Additionally, the ES criticized the European Union’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Tax (CBAT), deeming it contrary to the Paris Agreement’s spirit and highlighting concerns about protectionism. […]
National Clean Air Programme
Context: The review of air quality improvement action plans of 131 cities is likely to be held by the Government this month as part of the Centre’s 100-day agenda. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: News Summary About National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Challenges Faced by NCAP Recommendations -Source: Indian Express
The Toll that Extreme Heat Takes on Women
Context: Extreme heat has become the planet’s norm and is likely to persist for years. The year 2023 was the hottest on record, and temperatures in several parts of India during May-June 2024 were reported to be record-breaking. Women are disproportionately affected by extreme heat due to unequal power dynamics, gender norms, and unequal access to resources. This is […]
Shield-Tail Snake
Context: Recently, researchers have discovered a new species of a shield-tail snake in the Meghamalai-Munnar landscape of the Western Ghats. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Newly Discovered Shield-tail Snake: Uropeltis caudomaculata Key Characteristics of Shield-tail Snakes -Source: The Hindu
Floral Waste is boosting circularity in economy
Context: The floral waste sector in India is experiencing new growth, marked by its multifaceted benefits. Relevance: GS II: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Waste to Wealth: Highlighted Initiatives in Waste Management: Swachh Bharat Mission for Solid Waste Management: Waste Management Rules and Guidelines: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Mechanism: Waste Processing Capacity: -Source: […]
Copernicus Climate Centre Service
Context: Recently, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said that the world witnessed its warmest-ever June last month with the average temperature being 0.67°C above the 1991-2020 average. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S): Key Facts about the Copernicus Programme: -Source: The Hindu
About People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR)
Context: Thazhakara has become the first grama panchayat in Alappuzha and one of the first in Kerala to update and publish a comprehensive People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) with the involvement of local communities. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: About People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) Importance and Objectives: Status of Biodiversity Management […]
A Law around Low-Carbon Climate Resilient Development
Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India recently recognized the right to be “free from the adverse impacts of climate change” in M.K. Ranjitsinh and Others vs Union of India, deriving it from the right to life and the right to equality. In a previous article on this page, “Court on climate right […]