UNFCCC 25th Conference of the Parties (CoP 25) – Result & India’s Stand
The annual UN Climate Conference, 25th Conference of Parties (COP25) in Madrid, became the longest on record, following more than 2 weeks of fraught n…
Environment & Ecology
India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2019 & Forest Conservation
India’s forest cover has increased by 3,976 km2 since 2017. For the second successive time since 2007, the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) has s…
Atal Bhujal Yojana – Will it Solve India’s Water Crisis?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently launched Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) to promote sustainable management of groundwater resources in India. This …
Swachh Bharat Mission – Is it a Success or a Failure?
Poor sanitation is a primary cause of diseases worldwide = improving sanitation can have a beneficial impact on health…
Circular Economy: Definition, Importance and Aspects
In recent years, the Indian government is passing laws and policies to promote the circular economic model. According to the report by Chatham House, …
[Updated] Delhi Air Pollution – Causes, Effects, Solutions
Recently, the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority – EPCA had declared a public health emergency in the Delhi-NCR region as the …
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – India’s Readiness & Challenges
In 2015, the UNGA adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 193 nations, including India, are committed to the 17 Sustainable Development G…
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP14): Key Highlights & Takeaways
This year, India had hosted the United Nations Convention to Combating Desertification Conference of Parties (UNCCD COP14), in New Delhi. About 8,000 …
