Climate change poses a significant challenge to India’s diverse geography and economy. Rising temperatures threaten agriculture and water resources. Coastal cities face increased flooding and erosion. The Indian Constitution emphasises environmental protection. Cultural heritage sites are at risk from climate impacts. Legal frameworks are evolving to address these issues. Collective action is essential for sustainable development and preserving India's rich cultural and natural heritage.
In December 2024, Odisha experienced unseasonal rain that severely impacted agriculture. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared this weather event a natural calamity. This declaration aims to facilitate...
The State of Forest Report (SFR) 2023 was launched by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on December 21, 2024. This report is part of a biennial effort by...
India has recently submitted its Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) as part of its climate commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This report outlines...
Assam has seen a notable increase in its elephant population, with the latest estimate revealing 5,828 elephants. This figure marks a rise of 109 elephants compared to the...
Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and reduce plant growth. Traditional remediation methods often fail to provide long-term solutions. However, researchers from the...
The year 2024 marked challenges for the United Nations' efforts to tackle pressing environmental issues. Four major summits, held in Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, failed...
India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. According to the fourth Biennial Update Report submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...
The removal of 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has commenced. This action follows a stern directive from the Madhya...
The year 2024 is projected to be the warmest year on record. This milestone marks the end of a decade characterised by extreme heat, primarily driven by human...
The Uttarakhand Forest Department established two ethnobotanical gardens in Haldwani. These gardens, named Ramayana Vatika and Mahabharata Vatika, highlight the ecological knowledge embedded in ancient Indian epics. They...
