UN Champions of the Earth 2024 Announced

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently honoured six individuals and initiatives as Champions of the Earth for 2024, marking their contributions to environmental protection and sustainability. Madhav Gadgil’s Recognition Madhav Gadgil, an esteemed ecologist from India, received the Lifetime ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UNESCO Alerts: Rising Ocean Temperatures Threaten Marine Life

A recent UNESCO report marks the risks faced by fish species in tropical and subtropical regions. If greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels, temperatures may rise by 4.4°C by the century’s end, termed SSP 8.5, which could push many ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Over 77% of Earth’s Land Became Drier in Last 30 Years: UN Report

The United Nations has reported over 77 percent of Earth’s land has become drier in the past three decades. This situation poses serious threats to agriculture, water resources, and wildlife, and urgent action is required to address these challenges. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s First Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre

Gorakhpur is set to establish India’s first Integrated Waste Management City-cum-Learning Centre by September 2025, aiming to create a garbage-free environment. It will promote sustainable waste management through a circular economy model and the facility will occupy 40 acres in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Rare Little Gull Spotted in NCR

The little gull has recently been observed in the National Capital Region (NCR) of India, occurring near Sultanpur National Park at Chandu. It marks an event, as there are only about ten records of this species in India. The little ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

RuTAG 2.0 Annual Review Meeting Highlights

The first annual review meeting of Rural Technology Action Group (RuTAG) 2.0 occurred on December 5-6, 2024, at SKUAST in Srinagar, Kashmir. The meeting aimed to assess the progress and future directions of rural technology initiatives. IoT-Enabled Fertigation System Prof. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030

Drylands support a portion of the global population, which provides livelihoods for 2.7 billion people. However, many dryland areas face degradation. CGIAR has launched the 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) to address these challenges. Background of the GSRD ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

World Maritime Technology Conference 2024

The World Maritime Technology Conference (WMTC) is event in the maritime industry, which occurs every three years, attracting global attention. Recently, it will be hosted in Chennai from December 4 to 6, which marks India’s first time hosting the conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Top UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a very important case regarding nations’ obligations to combat climate change. This case could set a precedent for future lawsuits worldwide. Vanuatu, a small island nation, spearheads the initiative for an ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Global Matchmaking Platform Launches at COP29

The Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) was launched during Energy Day at COP29, which is a collaboration between the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club. It aims to address emissions from high-polluting industries. An important funding gap ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs