4th Session Of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee: The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) of the United Nations Environment Agency (UNEA) was held in Ottawa, Canada attracting participation from over 170 member states. This session is part of the ongoing negotiations to build a legally binding treaty on plastics pollution by the end of […]
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Kutch Ajrakh
Kutch Ajrakh: The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) has bestowed the Geographical Indication (GI) certificate upon the traditional artisans of ‘Kutch Ajrakh,’ hailing from the vibrant region of Kutch in Gujarat. The Ajrakh is a textile craft, holds deep roots in the cultural tapestry of Gujarat, particularly in the regions of Sindh, […]
Peucetia chhaparajnirvin : Spider Species
Peucetia chhaparajnirvin : Spider Species Daryapur-based arachnologist recently identified a green lynx spider, named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin, which was never discovered earlier. Peucetia chhaparajnirvin is a new species of green lynx spider. The spider was found in Tal Chhapar Wildlife Sanctuary in Churu district of Rajasthan. The spider species has been named Peucetia chhaparajnirvin after the […]
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report
Water Trading : NITI Aayog Report As urbanization gathers pace, more and more wastewater is generated. But only about 40% of this is treated, and even that is not being reused. The NITI Aayog, said in a report titled ‘water trading mechanism to promote reuse of treated water’ that in many countries water trading has […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit South African delegation recently visited the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess its readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year. This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the sanctuary. […]
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) On Plastic Pollution
Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) On Plastic Pollution: The fourth session of the INC to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4), opened in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The resolution requested the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop […]
Green Financing
Green Financing: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document on Earth Day to address India’s growing need for green financing. The strategy aims to mobilize resources for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience projects in the country. India requires approximately $170 billion annually to reach a cumulative […]
India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project
India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot Project: SJVN Limited inaugurates India’s 1st Multipurpose Green Hydrogen Pilot ProjectS: Geeta Kapur, Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of SJVN Limited(formerly known as Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam) inaugurated India’s 1st multipurpose(combined Heat and Power) green hydrogen pilot project at the 1,500 megawatt (MW) Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in […]
Tiger Conservation Coalition
Tiger Conservation Coalition: At the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference, Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition Commit to Catalysing US$1 billion for tigers. Tiger Conservation Coalition is a group of NGOs that has worked for many years with partners to conserve tigers. Its vision is for a long-term presence of viable and ecologically functional […]
Flood In Dubai
Flood In Dubai: One of the heaviest rainfall was recorded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after a severe thunderstorm hit the country. The storm had initially hit Oman before it landed in the UAE. UAE lies in the arid regions of the world, so such heavy rainfalls are unusual there. On average, Dubai experiences […]
