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.
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...
India faces a severe groundwater contamination crisis in 2025. Nearly 20% of water samples from over 440 districts exceed safe limits for pollutants like uranium, fluoride, nitrate, and...
The 2025 COP30 summit introduced a new focus on information integrity in climate action. This theme marks the need for truthful, evidence-based communication on climate issues, especially in...
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...
India’s carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are set to rise by only 1.4% in 2025. This is much lower than the 4% growth recorded in 2024. The...
