The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) refers to an update to the $100 billion a year that was to be made available to developing countries by developed countries to adapt to climate change as well as mitigate emissions. Background
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New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)
Eurasian otter recorded in Pune
Recently, a rescue operation conducted by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust has revealed a rare Eurasian Otter in Indapur, Pune District. About Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra)
Chonkus-A new strain of cyanobacteria
An international team of researchers has discovered a new strain of cyanobacteria that absorbs CO2 and then quickly sinks to the ocean floor, dubbing this round and heavy find as the Chonkus. About Chonkus About Cyanobacteria
Adaptation Gap Report 2024
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water released on November 7, 2024.
16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP16) concluded on 2nd November 2024 in Cali, Colombia. Cali fund: Permanent body for Indigenous peoples
Cat Ba langurs
Despite low genetic diversity, the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) have retained key genetic traits that help them survive in their isolated environment on Cat Ba Island in Vietnam, says a new study. (Source: The Hindu)
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency will become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Centre notifies Biological Diversity Rules, 2024
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Biological Diversity Rules, 2024, to regulate as well as facilitate access to and use of biological resources in the country. Key features
Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre
Recently, a great Indian bustard was born through artificial insemination at the Sudasari Great Indian Bustard Breeding Centre in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district.
Coral Triangle
A recent report highlighted the serious dangers brought by fossil fuel expansion to the Coral Triangle, one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world. About Coral Triangle
UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report 2024
This 2024 edition of UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report tells us that nations must show a massive increase in ambition in new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), these promises we make to each other and the world each five years.
Tenkana-A new genus of jumping spiders
A team of arachnologists has discovered a new genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’, found across southern India, encompassing two previously known species.
Anguiculus dicaprioi: New snake species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
A new snake species discovered by a team of researchers in western Himalayas, has been named after Hollywood actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio in honour for his contribution towards conservation.
Bioluminescence phenomenon near Chennai
In October 2024, residents of Thiruvanmiyur and Neelankarai in Tamil Nadu experienced a stunning spectacle as stretches of the beach glowed with bioluminescence. Key points What is Bioluminescence? Bioflourescence
What are Pyromes?
According to a recent study, carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted from forest fires grew by 60 per cent across all forests globally since 2001.