Wetland City Tag
The Wetland City Tag is a part of the Ramsar Convention’s Wetland City Accreditation scheme, aimed at promoting the conservation and wise use of urban…
Environment & Ecology
Ammonia Gas: Properties, Applications, Health Effects
Summary Ammonia is a colorless gas, lighter than air, with a sharp odor, and it dissolves in water. It’s widely used in agriculture as a…
Global Land Squeeze
The Global Land Squeeze refers to the increasing competition for land due to the rising demand for food, wood, and shelter, alongside the need to…
Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS)
Summary: The Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme is a national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable forest management and agroforestry. It includes certifications for forest…
Plastic Rocks
Summary:- Plastic rocks, a novel and alarming form of pollution, have been found globally, across 11 countries and 5 continents, illustrating the severe extent of…
IUCN Red List Report on Extinction Threat to Freshwater Fish
Summary: On December 11, 2023, during the COP28 UN Climate Conference, the IUCN released a concerning report about the extinction threat to freshwater fish. The…
COP28 Deal
In December 2023, COP28 concluded in Dubai with a historic agreement to begin transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step in the global…
Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA)
The Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) is a first-of-its-kind initiative launched in December 2023 at COP28. Led by India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG),…
Himalayan Katabatic Winds
The Himalayan Katabatic Winds, as studied in December 2023, refer to a phenomenon where rising global temperatures cause Himalayan glaciers to cool the air in…
