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CGIAR’s Strategy for Resilient Drylands 2030

December 7, 2024

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 ..

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World Maritime Technology Conference 2024

December 4, 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 ..

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Top UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case

December 3, 2024

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 ..

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Global Matchmaking Platform Launches at COP29

November 28, 2024

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 ..

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Disaster Mitigation Funding Approved for 15 States

November 28, 2024

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently led a high-level committee that approved important funding for disaster mitigation. This initiative aims to enhance capacity-building projects across 15 states in India. A total of ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for ..

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COP29 Climate Finance Agreement Overview

November 26, 2024

The COP29 meeting concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and established a new climate finance target. This target is set at $300 billion annually for developing countries by 2035 and is known as the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG). This amount is ..

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Is Earth’s 31.5 Inch Tilt Linked to Increasing Water Demand?

November 26, 2024

A recent study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals important changes in Earth’s rotational pole due to excessive groundwater extraction. Conducted by Ki-Weon Seo and his team, the research spans from 1993 to 2010, which indicates that the pole shifted approximately ..

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What is Phytoplankton Blooms?

November 23, 2024

Recent studies reveal a concerning link between desertification and oceanic phytoplankton blooms. Researchers have observed important changes in the Indian Ocean, particularly southeast of Madagascar, which experienced the largest phytoplankton bloom in nearly three decades, attributed to nutrient-rich dust from ..

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