Lakshadweep’s Plasticdweep crisis, marked by the Minicoy fire and 4,000 tonnes of unmanaged waste, threatens reefs with 66% plastic litter. This systemic failure endangers biodiversity, livelihoods, and tourism, exposing the urgent need for sustainable waste governance in the fragile archipelago.
Click to View MoreThe WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is a landmark step in ocean governance, curbing harmful subsidies fueling overfishing and illegal practices, while safeguarding marine biodiversity, food security, and livelihoods of small-scale fishers, balancing sustainability with equitable economic growth globally.
Click to View MoreThe Himalaya’s fragile geology, climate change, and unplanned development heighten disaster risks. Strengthening resilience requires risk-informed land-use planning, transboundary coordination, eco-friendly infrastructure, early warning systems, community-based preparedness, climate-adaptive livelihoods, and ecosystem restoration through reforestation, water source revival, and green infrastructure solutions.
Click to View MoreIndia tackles growth and climate challenges by blending public funds, green bonds, and private capital. With tools like blended finance and taxonomy, it prioritizes adaptation in agriculture and water, ensuring resilience for vulnerable populations and sustainable development.
Click to View MoreHuman-wildlife conflict poses a dual threat to biodiversity and rural livelihoods, demanding urgent and balanced solutions. Through technology-driven monitoring, inclusive policies, and active community engagement, India can promote coexistence.
Click to View MoreClimate change is increasing the risk of lightning-induced wildfires, causing significant damage in regions like Canada and the US. As surface heating and atmospheric circulation patterns change, these fires are expected to become more frequent and intense, requiring adaptive strategies and climate action.
Click to View MoreRapid urbanisation requires a shift towards climate resilient cities. This includes improving governance, investing in climate-proof infrastructure, implementing nature-based solutions, mobilising private capital, updating planning laws, and integrating climate data for sustainable future urban spaces.
Click to View MoreClimate change is causing extreme floods in Northern India due to warmer atmospheres, intensifying rainfall events and cloudbursts. This crisis highlights the need for climate-resilient disaster management and balancing development with environmental sustainability.
Click to View MoreIndia experiences sudden, intense flash floods from extreme rainfall, cloudbursts, and glacial lake outbursts, aggravated by saturated soil. Hotspots include the Himalayas, West Coast, and Central India. Climate change is increasing their frequency and intensity, causing damage and over 5,000 deaths annually.
Click to View MoreThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), established in 2006 under Disaster Management Act, 2005, is a specialized force. Operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, its mission is to provide swift, effective response to natural and man-made disasters, conducting rescue, relief, and capacity-building efforts to minimize impact.
Click to View MoreAccording to a research paper issued by scientists from the India Meteorological Department, the duration of the southwest monsoon (SWM) season, which provides 75% of India's annual rainfall, has increased during the last five decades.
Click to View MoreA new study by experts forecasted global glacier erosion rates with unprecedented precision. The majority of glacial erosion occurs in areas with extensive current ice cover, including Alaska, the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Scandinavia, and the southern Andes.
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