Urban Climate Film Festival

The Urban Climate Film Festival, organized by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and supported by the CITIIS program, is set to captivate audiences with its curated selection of films from around the world. This festival aims to raise ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

WMO’s Updated Figures of Mortality and Economic Losses from Natural Hazards

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently released the updated data in the Atlas of Mortality and Economic Losses from Weather, Climate and Water-related hazards. Key Findings: Bangladesh had the highest number of climate-related casualties between 1970 and 2021. With 520,758 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate

A report titled “Thriving: Making Cities Green, Resilient, and Inclusive in a Changing Climate” was released recently by the World Bank. It provides valuable insights for local and national policymakers to create greener, more resilient, and inclusive cities. Let’s delve ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Enhanced Rock Weathering

As the threat of climate change looms large, scientists and environmentalists are exploring various strategies to combat the rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. An emerging solution that is receiving recognition involves the process of enhanced rock weathering, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

A Third of Global Population to Live in Dangerously Hot Areas

The alarming impact of climate change continues to be a pressing global issue. According to a study conducted by researchers from Exeter University’s Global Systems Institute, if current trends persist, the world is on track to witness a significant rise ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

New Research Findings: Black Rockfish Larvae Thrive in Warmer Oceans

The impact of warming oceans on marine species has long been a subject of concern, with scientists warning of irreversible loss of marine and coastal ecosystems. However, a recent study by scientists from Oregon State University found that black rockfish ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs