About the International Snow Leopard Day
Context: International Snow Leopard Day is every year celebrated on 23rd October, 2024. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: International Snow Leopard Day Participating Countries About the Snow leopard Snow Leopards in India and their conservation -Source: Down To Earth
Key Findings from the Pyrome Study on Global Forest Fires
Context: Recently, a study by the Centre for Wildfire Research has found that global CO2 emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% since 2001. Emissions from boreal forests in Eurasia and North America have nearly tripled, with climate change being identified as a major driver behind this increase. Relevance: GS III: Environment Dimensions of […]
Nature Restoration Law in the European Union
Context: The Nature Restoration Law (NRL), which was enacted by the European Union (EU), is an inspiring model from which India can draw points to tackle its growing environmental crises. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Nature Restoration Law (NRL) in the European Union Key Provisions and Goals Implementation and Planning Monitoring and Compliance -Source: […]
Dual Environmental Threats to Eastern Tropical Pacific Coral Ecosystems
Context: A recent study by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry reveals that mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific are under siege from both warm water-induced bleaching and cold-water exposure. Published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, the findings underscore the escalating risks threatening the health and functionality of […]
India Aligns with Global Biodiversity Goals
Context: India said it plans to present its National Biodiversity Targets before the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) following the guidelines from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). The submissions will be done at the 16th Conference of the Parties to the CBD (CBD-COP 16) in Cali, Colombia with 23 specific biodiversity targets […]
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Context: According to the recently released ‘EnviStats India-2024’ report, the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) has been ranked first among India’s 55 tiger reserves for its leopard population, with an estimated 360 leopards. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve Location: Geographical Features: Flora Fauna: Has a large population […]
Human-leopard conflict
Context: A 40 year old women was killed in leopard attack in Junnar forest of Pune district. This incident marks the seventh death from human-leopard conflict in the Junnar forest division since March and the second in this village. Relevance: GS3- Biodiversity and Conservation Dimensions of the Article: Rising Human-Wildlife Interactions in India: In India, […]
Global Wildlife Numbers Declined by 73%
Context: According to the World Wide Fund (WWF) for Nature’s Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024, there has been a 73% decline in the average size of monitored wildlife populations from 1970-2020. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Key findings of the report: What is the Living Planet Index? What does the […]
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker
Context: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans Tracker revealed that only 10% of nations fulfil their biodiversity commitments ahead of COP16. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP) Tracker: Key Insights on Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF): Goals and Targets: -Source: Down To Earth
The Rise of “Greenhushing” Among Carbon-Neutral Certified Firms
Context: While the number of carbon-neutral certified companies has been increasing globally, a notable trend has emerged where many of these firms opt not to publicize their environmental achievements, a phenomenon known as “greenhushing.” This reluctance often stems from a blend of altruism and a desire to maintain their social salience without appearing to capitalize […]