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.
The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025. The summit focused on creating actionable road maps to end deforestation and phase out fossil...
The Supreme Court of India recently recalled its May 2025 Vanashakti judgment. The original ruling barred ex post facto environmental clearances (EC). These clearances allowed the regularisation of...
The state of Gujarat has witnessed the return of the tiger after decades of its declared extinction. The first confirmed sighting was nearly nine months ago in the...
COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, has marked shift in global climate governance. The Amazon rainforest, a critical carbon sink, hosted the summit symbolising the growing influence of the...
The dugong population in India faces increasing threats, as brought into light in a recent report presented at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation Congress...
India faces severe air pollution each winter, especially in northern cities like Delhi. Smog worsens due to weather conditions and triggers such as crop burning and firecrackers. However,...
The National Board for Wildlife’s standing committee recently recommended reinstating the Rhesus Macaque under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This move restores legal protection against...
The Himalayan region faces severe threats due to rapid climate change. Increasing disasters like flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods, landslides, and earthquakes affect its fragile ecosystem. Temperatures...
India, along with 12 other countries and a regional African alliance, announced plans to establish a national platform for climate and nature finance during COP30 in Belem, Brazil....
The Global Carbon Budget 2025 report, revealed at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, marks the critical state of the planet’s climate. Despite some positive signs, the world’s carbon dioxide...
