Environment, Ecology and Biodiversity

Lesser Flamingos in Lake Natron

Context: Tanzania halts soda ash mining to save the world’s Lesser Flamingos, prioritising long-term ecological health over short-term industrial gains. ...

Tropical Forest Forever Facility: Brazil’s Bold Market-Led Climate Finance Innovation

Context: Brazil’s push for the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) at the upcoming COP30 in Belém comes at a time...

Places in News: Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Context: In a landmark shift, Madhya Pradesh has ended the practice of keeping wild elephants in captivity, following a directive...

Translocation of Tigers

Context: The Union Environment Ministry has cleared the translocation of 8 tigers from Tadoba-Andhari and Pench Tiger Reserves to the...

Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII)

Context: The Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII), first launched at the COP28 climate summit and rooted in the 2023 Nairobi...

Bharat Stage (BS) Emission Norms

Context: India’s decision to roll out Bharat Stage VII (BS VII) emission norms marks a pivotal step in its fight...

Ethanol Blending in India – E10, E20 and Beyond

Context: India’s biofuel revolution is accelerating, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announcing that ethanol blending will cross 20% and diesel–isobutanol...

Bandipur National Park

Context: Elephant electrocuted in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve About Bandipur NP: Located in Karnataka, the park was established in 1974...

Minerals – Critical, Atomic and Rare Earth

Context: In a significant move aimed at boosting domestic production of minerals vital for national security and economic growth, the...

Union Government seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project

Context: The ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project has sparked debate over tribal rights, ecology, and development, following a Tribal Council...

Clean Energy Potential of Himalayan Nations (HKH Region)

Himalayan nations tapping just 6% of vast clean energy potential: ICIMOD report Context: The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region holds...

Indian Cities at the Climate-Resilient Crossroads

Indian Cities at the Climate-Resilient Crossroads

India’s cities face floods, heat, and climate risks. Building resilient housing, transport, and services is key to a sustainable future....

Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP)

Context: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with iFOREST and the Singapore-ETH Centre, launched the Integrated Heat and Cooling Action...

India’s BioE3 Policy

One Year of BioE3: Charting India’s Path to a US$300 Billion Bioeconomy Context: India’s BioE3 Policy, launched a year ago,...

India’s Maritime Reforms 2025: Opportunities and Challenges

India’s maritime reforms 2025 —Ports Bill, Coastal Shipping Act, and Merchant Shipping Act—aim to modernise governance but raise concerns over...