Self-withering: Biodiversity Convention’s new global framework raises basic questions

Fairness and North-South balance embedded in the treaty made the West uncomfortable with it

Nord Stream spill is biggest methane leak ever, but minuscule compared to global release of the greenhouse gas: UNEP

Arresting methane release is crucial in combating climate change

This September was the 5th warmest in 142 years: Report

For the Southern Hemisphere, the month was the hottest this year

Saving the sturgeon

Decoding predatory genes

First mapping of the Siberian tiger genome shows how tigers evolved to hunt and kill

Access denied

How countries and corporate bodies block Internet

Tapping wind power

Ordering a new world

EU ministers clash on GMOs Again

New GRI Biodiversity Standard demands reporting of drivers of biodiversity loss, impact on Indigenous Peoples

The new standards will come into effect from January 2026

COP15 Montreal: ‘Coalition for Nature’ formed by Small Island Developing States

The goal of the coalition is to advocate for agreed common SIDS priorities and needs such as greater means of implementing biodiversity objectives

India is reeling under hunger. Will government intervention during COVID-19 help?

Data on nutrition status during COVID-19 could help improve future nutrition programmes in India  

India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index

Globally, India worst in ‘wasting’ or ‘weight for height’ among children, says latest Global Hunger Index

Carbon capture technology not on track to reduce CO2 emissions

CCS technology aims to capture 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year by 2025, but that is unlikely to be met, according to …

Coal here to stay, but measures can cut down emissions by 22%: CSE

Coal to contribute around 50% of electricity generation mix even in 2030, according to CSE analysis

COP27 diary (November 14): Global shield against climate risks for loss and damage launched

A round-up of what went on at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit 

Arctic forest fires caused by global warming can jeopardise climate goals: Study

Around 146 million tonnes of carbon was released in the 2019 and 2020 fires in the Arctic

How is the Global Hunger Index ranking calculated?

India ranks 107 out of 121 countries in GHI 2022; Centre accuses it of misinformation   

New cancer risk

WHO links excess mobile phone use to cancer; experts divided on health impact of radio frequencies

Global Ocean Commission calls for 5-year deadline to save oceans from overfishing, pollution

Report warns that urgent action needed; stresses on establishing greater international cooperation

Vector-borne diseases may shift base with warmer temperatures

Stanford researchers say climate change will increase risk of vector-borne diseases spreading to countries characterised by cooler climate till now

What is the bomb cyclone blitzing across US?

The winter storm, Ulmer, has led to terrifying blizzard conditions, tropical storm winds and heavy rainfall; killing one person

The world in his pocket

Kamal Nath is one of the few Indian ministers to have acquired an international image. He has traversed the globe to attend various environmental …

Precious time is being wasted in formulating a forest convention

Ola Ullsten , former prime minister of Sweden and co-chairperson of the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, spoke to Amit …

A watery affair

The real issues of global water management took a backseat as crisis-mongering and anti-dam protests hijacked the Second World Water Forum at …