Upcoming Environmental Assembly opportunity to agree to global treaty on plastics: UN
Marine natural capital as high as $ 2.5 trillion per year is lost due to plastic pollution annually, according to studies
‘Others can learn from India’s approach to contain AMR at state level’
Roderico H Ofrin, WHO India’s representative, discusses the role played by his organisation in tackling antimicrobial resistance in India
Insect attacks affected 142 mn ha forest between 2003 and 2012: Report
The State of the World’s Forests report warned climate change will exacerbate wildfires and pest attacks in the future
UNEA 5.2: Excitement, jubilation as resolution to end plastic pollution by 2024 adopted
The treaty called for “sovereignty of states to work for public good”
When climate crisis meets human rights conundrum: Decoding death curves of environment, land avengers
As many as 1,539 environment, land right defenders were killed between 2012 and 2020
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
Around 23-37 million tonnes of waste could end up in the ocean a year by 2040, up from 9-14 million tonnes a year in 2016
Climate change: What the Emissions Gap Report 2020 tells us
The annual UNEP report on emission says the “the world is still heading for a temperature rise in excess of 3°C this century”
Zero draft of post-2020 biodiversity framework flags rapid decline
People's participation to preserve biodiversity, says UNEP chief at Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CoP
Wildmeat consumption at source countries greater threat to protected terrestrial animals than international trade
Around 70 per cent of species studied are hunted for wild meat consumption
UNEP proposes action plan to reduce emissions from cooling sector
Measures could slash predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%
Food Systems Summit: How government is robbing billions of dollars from farmers
India’s policies block farmers’ earning in order to keep food cost low for consumers, according to the latest UN report
Over 50 African countries agree to work on minimising impact of mineral mining
Addis Ababa declaration signed by 54 nations; acknowledge green challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought
Cases for climate justice more than doubled globally since 2017, finds UNEP
While most climate litigation was in the US, about 17 per cent being reported in developing countries, including the Small Island …
UNEA 5.2: UN assembly to come up with an agreement on plastic pollution
The agreement will seek to track the lifespan of plastic products right from the source and into the seas
Plastic-free planet: What CSE expects from Global Plastic Treaty negotiations — the issues & politics
Second session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution is being held in Paris, France from May 29-June 2, 2023
CoP26 report card: Methane’s role in global warming in sharp focus for the first time
105 countries signed pledge to cut emission, 3 biggest emitters didn't join
New IPCC report will strengthen science on links between biodiversity loss, climate change: UNEP
The report, which is in the final stages of production, will be released February 28
Report at migratory species CoP flags rapid decline in India’s raptor population
State of India’s birds evaluated status of 867 species, using data from birdwatchers
Paris Agreement turns 5: Time to demand real, drastic action NOW
The impacts of climate change have been clear every year since the landmark deal, but the necessary transformation to a new energy …
UN report flags changes in food system to boost climate action
Addding diet and food loss to climate change plans can improve mitigation and adaptation contributions towards food systems by as much as 25%
Microplastics, microbeads: What you did not know about self-care products
Bureau of Indian Standards in 2017 proposed a ban on raw materials not recognised safe for use in cosmetics from 2020. The status of the ban is&…
UNEP report at COP28 reveals $7 trillion invested globally every year on activities directly harming nature
Urgent need to reduce and re-direct finance flows to keep global temperatures below 1.5°C warming
Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Funding to developing nations declines 15% despite international pledges, rising costs
Neither domestic nor private funding sources could help bridge the adaptation finance gaps, report notes
75% emerging infectious diseases zoonotic: UN Report
Document emphasises on importance of a ‘One-Health’ approach to manage and prevent zoonotic disease outbreaks and pandemics
One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance
Interface addresses global health issues necessitating multisectoral, multidisciplinary response to AMR