Disaster management involves preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. It includes planning, training, and resource allocation. Effective communication is crucial during crises. Governments and organisations collaborate to minimise risks. Community involvement enhances resilience. Legal frameworks guide disaster response efforts. Cultural factors influence recovery strategies. Understanding geography aids in risk assessment. Overall, disaster management aims to protect lives and property.
India recently extended the deadline for coal-fired power plants to install flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) units. This move has sparked debate due to concerns over air pollution and...
The National Board for Wildlife’s Standing Committee has approved the diversion of 310 hectares of forest land from the core area of Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh....
The Assam Forest Division has recently initiated a comprehensive genetic analysis of rhino horn samples collected from over 2,500 horns. These horns were mostly destroyed in 2021 as...
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) Standing Committee granted in-principle approval in June 2025 for diverting 142 hectares of forest land in Karnataka’s Sharavathi Valley Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife...
Europe is rapidly removing river barriers to restore natural aquatic ecosystems. In 2024, twenty-three countries dismantled 542 barriers, the highest annual number since the effort began in 2020....
Recent government records reveal that over 8,500 hectares of forest land were approved for clearing in the first half of 2025. This clearance occurred despite a Supreme Court...
The Mediterranean Sea is experiencing an unprecedented marine heatwave in 2025. Temperatures are up to eight degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year. Scientists describe this...
Heat domes have recently caused record-breaking temperatures across the eastern United States. This phenomenon has also affected Europe and China, disrupting daily life and agriculture. Heat domes are...
The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recently called for a thorough review of the guidelines governing Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) around protected areas in...
Africa is enduring its worst climate crisis in over a decade. Between 2021 and 2025, the continent faced unprecedented weather, climate and water-related disasters. These events have caused...
