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Top UN Court Hears Landmark Climate Change Case
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is currently hearing a very important case regarding nations’ obligations to combat climate change. This case could set a precedent for future lawsuits worldwide. Vanuatu, a small island nation, spearheads the initiative for an ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
India opposed the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture that sought to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from the agriculture sector. What is Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture? The Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture (KJWA) is a special decision under the United ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
Global Shield Against Climate Risks Initiative
The Global Shield Against Climate Risks initiative was launched on November 14, 2022 by the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) countries and G7 countries. While V20 countries represent 58 countries that are vulnerable to climate change, the G7 represent seven of the ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
2022 NDC synthesis report
The 2022 NDC synthesis report was released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ahead of the COP27 that is set to held in November this year. What is NDC synthesis report? The UNFCCC’s synthesis report is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is set to be held from November 6 to 18 this year. What is COP? The Conference of Parties (COP) is the apex decision making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
UNFCCC: Cabinet approval of India’s updated NDC
The Union Cabinet recently gave approval to India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The updated NDC will be transferred to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). India’s Updated NDC: It aims to increase India’s contributions in strengthening ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
What is the key agenda of 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue’ 2022?
The 13th Petersburg Climate Dialogue was held on July 19th and 20th, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. It was chaired by Germany and Egypt, which are also hosting the 2022 annual climate meet (COP-27). During the informal ministerial meeting, countries agreed ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
What is Green Climate Fund for adaptation?
The Green Climate Fund is invested in developing countries. It helps the countries to fight against climate change. What are the issues around GCF? The countries are not receiving Green Climate Fund, especially those in Africa. This is due to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs