Context: The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue recently convened in Berlin as a critical precursor to COP31, focusing on implementing the Paris Agreement amid a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East tensions. Read More
Context: Union Environment Minister announced the discovery of a significant fossil bed from the middle-to-late Holocene period in the Panaiyur area of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. Read More
Context: A new study published in Environmental Research: Climate has found that India’s forests could nearly double their carbon storage capacity by 2100 under current greenhouse gas emission trends. About India’s Forests Could NearlyRead More
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: WhatRead More
Context: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially uplisted the Emperor penguin and the Antarctic fur seal to the Endangered category due to the devastating impacts of climateRead More
Context: The Chokramudi hills in Kerala, previously a hub for illegal encroachment and construction, have been reclaimed by the government and transformed into a thriving natural habitat. This restoration has led to theRead More
Context: Union Minister unveiled the India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026 during the 14th Foundation Day of BIRAC in New Delhi. The report highlights that India’s bioeconomy reached a record $195.3 billion in 2025,Read More
Context: Massive forest fires have been raging across Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for over a week, necessitating high-altitude aerial firefighting by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Operations are concentrated in the Lohit Valley and Dzukou Valley, whereRead More
Context: UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched the UNEP FI Impact Centre, consolidating its SDGs & Impact workstream into a dedicated centre of expertise. About UNEP FI Impact Centre: What it is? The UNEPRead More
Context: Maharashtra has announced that 30 cities have joined the global “Beat the Heat” programme during Mumbai Climate Week 2026. About Beat the Heat Programme: What is Beat the Heat? Beat theRead More
