International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
International Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence
The ongoing Conference on Human-Wildlife Conflict and Coexistence aims to tackle the complex issue of conflicts between humans and wildlife that have resulted in a loss of biodiversity and harm to both humans and animals. With the conference being held ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: Summits and Conferences
Scientific Study on Sea Erosion in Kozhikode
The International Blue Flag tag is awarded to the beaches that are cleanest and eco-friendly. Kappad beach in Kerala is the only beach to receive the tag. Kappad is in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. A group of scientists will ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Leith’s Softshell Turtle
India’s proposal to increase the protection of Leith’s softshell turtle was approved at the 19th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP 19) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Illegal Wildlife Trade and Climate Change: Joining the Dots
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently released a paper titled “Illegal Wildlife Trade and Climate Change: Joining the dots”. It was released at the side event during the COP27 held in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. What are the ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Kadavur Slender Loris sanctuary
The state government of Tamil Nadu has notified the establishment of Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary. Key facts Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s first ever Slender Loris Sanctuary. Named Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, it will span across 11,806 hectares ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
Bannerman’s Turaco
Bannerman’s Turaco is at the brink of extinction. Key facts The population of the bird species Bannerman’s Turaco is deteriorating because of habitat loss and the ancient hunting tradition for obtaining these birds’ feathers. This bird species is categorized as ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs