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UNEP launches Green Fins Hub

September 17, 2022

The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation have launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Key features The Green Fins Hub is first-ever global marine tourism industry platform that would help diving ..

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September 16: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 17, 2022

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed every year on September 16. Key points International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is also known as World Ozone Day. It is observed to raise awareness ..

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ANGAN 2022

September 16, 2022

A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 is organized by Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). Key facts ANGAN 2022 (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat) is an international conference organized by Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). It is organized ..

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World Water Congress and Exhibition 2022

September 16, 2022

The International Water Association’s World Water Congress and Exhibition was organized in Denmark from September 1 to 15. Key facts The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is organized every few years across the world to bring together experts to ..

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First Anniversary of Shoonya campaign

September 15, 2022

NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Key facts At the Shoonya Forum, 25 Shoonya partners have announced their commitment to accelerate India’s transition to Electronic ..

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Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Program

September 14, 2022

The Ministry of Environment of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have jointly launched the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme. Key facts The GEF Small Grants Programme provides ..

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Climate tipping point

September 13, 2022

A new research has revealed that an increase of 1.5 from pre-industrial levels would trigger multiple climate tipping points. Presently, some parts of West Antarctic ice sheets, an important marker, have already passed tipping point. Key facts Climate tipping points ..

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Reintroduction of Cheetahs at Kuno National Park

September 13, 2022

The first batch of cheetahs are currently being brought from Namibia to be introduced into Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi would release 8 cheetahs into the national park on September 17. Key Facts The Government is ..

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NGT fines West Bengal for waste management failure

September 6, 2022

Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed environmental compensation of Rs 3,500 crore on West Bengal for failing to manage solid and liquid waste. Key Points In the budget of the financial year 2022-23, the West Bengal government had ..

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Ghatiana Dwivarna: New Crab Species

September 2, 2022

Gopal Krishna Hegde, a wildlife enthusiast and photographer, found Ghatiana Dwivarna, a freshwater crab that lives under small rocks in the dense forests of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Key Points The name of this new species of crab is ..

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