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44% Coral Species Face Extinction: IUCN Red List
The recent report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) shows that 44% of reef-building coral species are now at risk of extinction, up from 33%...
What is Net Zero?
The urgency to combat climate change has led to global commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The United Nations emphasizes the need for drastic reductions in...
What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a...
Methane Emissions and Climate Change Concerns
Methane emissions are rising rapidly, and this trend poses an important threat to climate change mitigation efforts. Scientists and policymakers are calling for immediate action. Nearly 160 countries...
12th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12)
The 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) occurred in Cairo from 4–8 November 2024. This event gathered 37,000 delegates to discuss pressing urban issues in Africa....
Hindalco Tops Global Sustainability Rankings Again
Hindalco Industries Limited has been recognised as the world’s most sustainable aluminium company for the fifth consecutive year. This achievement comes from the 2024 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability...
2024 Became the Hottest Year Ever Recorded
The year 2024 is predicted to be the hottest year since the preindustrial period. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) report alarming...
Shortfall in Climate Adaptation Funds
In 2022, developed countries provided 28 billion for climate adaptation. This amount is lower than the 359 billion needed annually. Despite the increase of $6 billion, the funding...
Adaptation Gap Report 2024
The Adaptation Gap Report 2024 marks the urgent need for enhanced climate adaptation efforts globally. Vulnerable nations face increasing climate impacts. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) stresses...
Water Resources and Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
Water resources are critical to India’s socio-economic fabric. They are essential for agriculture, drinking, sanitation, and industrial use. With 18% of the world’s population, India holds only 4%...
International Relations and Climate Change
Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges of our time. It refers to long-term alterations in temperature and typical weather patterns, primarily driven by human activities....
