Recently, the Union Minister of Steel unveiled the Taxonomy of Green Steel for India during an event held at Vigyan Bhavan, on 12th December 2024. Definition of Green Steel: Star Ratings for Green Steel: Key Features:
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Union Minister of Steel Releases India’s Green Steel Taxonomy
Shortfin mako shark
A young shortfin mako shark has been tagged for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea by researchers from Virginia Tech in the United States. Key points The young shark was tagged by the researchers in the summer of 2023. It collects and stores data on water temperature, depth, and ambient light levels. This data helps the researchers estimate the shark’s location and understand its movements. Mako shark a critically Read More …
Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans)
The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a captivating reptile native to the Indian subcontinent. With its jet-black shell adorned by radiant star-like yellow patterns, it is an icon of beauty and resilience. Yet, this species is embroiled in serious conservation challenges stemming from human activity. Ecology and Habitat Legal and Ethical Concerns Conservation Challenges What Can Be Done?
Madhav Gadgil gets 2024 U.N. Champions of the Earth award
The United Nations (un) has recognized Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil with the 2024 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s most prestigious environmental honor. Key Contributions: About Champions of the Earth Award:
Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
India ranks sixth globally in corporate climate action, with 127 companies committed to science-based target initiative or SBTi net-zero targets, a report by ICRA ESG Ratings. Science-based target initiative or SBTi
Ratapani Tiger Reserve notified as 57th Tiger Reserve of the country
The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was on 2nd December declared a tiger reserve following in-principle approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change through the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Key points
Okavango Delta-350 elephants probably killed due to Harmful algal blooms
According to a new study, more than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Botswana’s Okavango Delta probably drank toxic water. What does the study say? About Harmful algal blooms Okavango Delta (Sources: The Guardian, NOAA, CDC, UNESCO)
Madhav National Park as a tiger reserve
The technical committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the proposal to designate Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district as a tiger reserve.
Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Climate Club launched the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) at COP29 in Baku . Promoting the green energy transition is a key priority for the COP29 Presidency and the GMP will play an important role in helping us to meet our collective climate goals.
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) report
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) report was released at COP29 in Baku. It was published by think tanks Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International. Key points
Second Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Just Transition
India on 18 November made an important intervention during the ‘Second Annual High-Level Ministerial Round Table on Just Transition’, at the CoP29 of the UN Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Just transition concept
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla notified as 56th Tiger Reserve
The Government of Chhattisgarh, on advice of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), notified the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh, as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country.
Amorphophallus Titanum
The blooming of the Amorphophallus Titanum was the centre of attraction in Australia’s Geelong Botanic Garden. About Amorphophallus Titanum (Source: IUCN)
Article 8(j) of Convention on Biological Diversity
The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali (Colombia) saw the recognition of the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities protecting biodiversity.
Dolphin Ambulance
The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved various vital projects. A vital project for assessing the Environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers has been approved by the Executive Committee. An innovative and highly significant project for the Conservation of endangered turtles in the Ganga basin in Uttar Pradesh has also been approved. About Dolphin and Ganges river dolphin