Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Almost half of the world’s children are seriously threatened by the rapidly deteriorating global climate
Recognise, empower indigenous land tenure and title to achieve SDGs holistically: UN Report
Collection of more data according to ethnic identity and involvement of indigenous people in development of sustainable frameworks are other …
Scholarships alone are not enough to get more qualified female teachers into Nigeria’s schools
UNICEF estimates that over half of all girls are not in school in the north while under a third of all primary school teachers are women
From permafrost microbes to survivor songbirds: Research projects are also victims of COVID-19
Ornithologists are committed to determining why North America lost 3 bln birds in last 50 years, and seamless records of individual birds’ …
Why prudent, responsible use is needed to avert AMR crisis in Nigeria
The problem of AMR cuts across human, animal and environmental sectors and requires a multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral approach
CMS CoP 13 closes: Proposal to restrict trade in protected species diluted
Proposal to Article III of CMS dealing with trade of Appendix I species has been struck down
Another bold move by Tuvalu
On Thursday morning, more drama on the floor, this time at the Plenary of the Kyoto Protocol.
Desertification in India: Ananthapuramu in Andhra is so sandy it draws filmmakers to shoot
Dwindling rainfall, dependence on borewell for water-guzzling horticulture increase soil aridity
First-ever global coalition for clean cooling launched
Green cooling appliances and equipment can save up to $2.9 trillion in energy use by 2050, and help avoid 0.4° C warming of the planet
Assam schoolchildren draw up agenda for 2019 Lok Sabha elections
About 500 girls from Assam, aged 14-19, have produced a 'Children’s Agenda' focusing on health, nutrition, water, sanitation and …
Chloroform emissions may slow down Ozone layer recovery
MIT study traces rise in emissions to eastern China, where it appears that production using chloroform is on the rise
World goes pound foolish over climate-related health risks
Less than 4 per cent of the global climate adaptation funding is to deal with health impacts
Mediterranean countries agree to curb killing of migratory birds
A taskforce of over 20 countries agreed to strong political commitments to curb the slaughter of migratory birds with severe penalties
The new rise of Nauru: can the island bounce back from its mining boom and bust?
As the island aims to develop sustainably, there are signs of the green shoots of recovery
India signs treaty for conserving migratory birds of prey
The agreement, also called the Raptors MoU, covers 93 species of migratory birds of prey and extends up to 131 range states in the African-…
World ocean assessment warns of excessive pressures on ocean resources
The report has compiled environmental impacts of all human activities on oceans and warned that a failure to act quickly would pose the greatest …
Religious leaders pledge to alleviate poverty
They also declared they would do all they could to support the new SDGs, aimed at lifting millions of people out of poverty and creating a …
World Dugong Day 2020: Marine mammal fighting for survival in Indian waters
Conservation only way to save species from extinction, says experts
Thirty-two vulnerable species proposed for protection at UNEP convention
Polar bears, sawfish, African lions and the Great Bustard are among the proposed species
Rhinos, elephants, pangolins, cedars, rosewoods & agarwood most affected by illegal wildlife trade: UNODC
Wildlife trafficking persists worldwide despite two decades of concerted action at international and national levels, says 2024 World …
Contributo di accesso: Venice, sinking Queen of the Adriatic, will prevent ‘overtourism’ by charging you €5 to enter
The access fee is an experiment promoted by the Municipality of Venice, with the purpose of regulating the tourist flows in the historic centre, …
COP28 UAE: Methane Alert and Response System alerted governments of 127 plumes spanning four continents
Methane is the second-biggest cause of global warming caused by anthropogenic activity after carbon dioxide and is 80 times more powerful
Plastic-free planet: Third session of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee begins in Nairobi
Global Coalition for Plastics Sustainability announced; India submits pre-meeting written statement for first time
High road to Dubai COP28: What to expect at the upcoming Bonn climate conference
It’s all about the money this year
Action falls short as far as industrial effluent pollution in India is concerned
There are lapses in implementation of laws and court judgements