Environment & Ecology

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

India joins Tropical Forest Forever Facility as observer, committing to forest protection ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

Ahead of COP, India says it will join forest protection initiative, Pg1

India joins Tropical Forest Forever Facility as observer, committing to forest protection ahead of COP30 in Brazil.

9 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What’s the plan to relocate forest tribes?, Pg13

Tribal Affairs Ministry proposes relocation policy prioritizing tribal rights and conservation in tiger reserves, addressing FRA implementation concerns and NTCA directives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

What’s the plan to relocate forest tribes?, Pg13

Tribal Affairs Ministry proposes relocation policy prioritizing tribal rights and conservation in tiger reserves, addressing FRA implementation concerns and NTCA directives.

9 Nov, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Human biomass movement exceeds all land animals combined’, Pg12

Human biomass movement dwarfs all land animals combined, impacting ecosystems and climate, driven by motorized transport and high-income nations.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

‘Human biomass movement exceeds all land animals combined’, Pg12

Human biomass movement dwarfs all land animals combined, impacting ecosystems and climate, driven by motorized transport and high-income nations.

9 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Reach net-zero emissions sooner, aim for net-negative: India to developed nations, Pg8.

India urges developed nations to achieve net-zero emissions sooner and target net-negative at Brazil summit, emphasizing climate action.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

Reach net-zero emissions sooner, aim for net-negative: India to developed nations, Pg8.

India urges developed nations to achieve net-zero emissions sooner and target net-negative at Brazil summit, emphasizing climate action.

9 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

AQI 'severe' in many areas, Pg3.

Delhi's AQI hits 'Severe' levels as stubble burning contributes 31.24% to pollution; CAQM reviews state actions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

AQI 'severe' in many areas, Pg3.

Delhi's AQI hits 'Severe' levels as stubble burning contributes 31.24% to pollution; CAQM reviews state actions.

9 Nov, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

NGT asks watchdogs to take action against polluting industrial units, Pg3.

NGT orders pollution watchdogs to enforce OCEMS installation in polluting industries across Delhi, UP, Haryana and Bihar.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

NGT asks watchdogs to take action against polluting industrial units, Pg3.

NGT orders pollution watchdogs to enforce OCEMS installation in polluting industries across Delhi, UP, Haryana and Bihar.

9 Nov, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Deadline coming, govt moves to clear 214 legacy landfills by Oct next year, Pg11.

Government accelerates landfill remediation with 'Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme,' targeting 214 legacy sites for clearance by October 2025.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Nov, 2025

Deadline coming, govt moves to clear 214 legacy landfills by Oct next year, Pg11.

Government accelerates landfill remediation with 'Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme,' targeting 214 legacy sites for clearance by October 2025.

9 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethics and Human Interface

Climate change is driven by human need & greed, Pg19.

Environmental historian Sunil Amrith, in an interview on his new book The Burning Earth, explains how the history of industrialisation, inequality, and human consumption patterns have shaped the climate crisis — and why technological solutions alone cannot resolve it.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Ethics and Human Interface

8 Nov, 2025

Climate change is driven by human need & greed, Pg19.

8 Nov, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' as farm fires contribute significantly to PM2.5 levels, transport sector being major contributor.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Nov, 2025

Transport, farm fires keep air 'very poor', Pg3.

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' as farm fires contribute significantly to PM2.5 levels, transport sector being major contributor.

8 Nov, 2025

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Wildlife board panel clears 12 key defence projects in Ladakh, Pg12.

Wildlife board approves 12 defence projects in Ladakh amid PLA assertiveness, raising environmental concerns in Changthang and Karakoram sanctuaries.

Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Nov, 2025

Wildlife board panel clears 12 key defence projects in Ladakh, Pg12.

Wildlife board approves 12 defence projects in Ladakh amid PLA assertiveness, raising environmental concerns in Changthang and Karakoram sanctuaries.

8 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act, Pg12.

National Board for Wildlife panel recommends higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act to prevent exploitation and illegal trade.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

8 Nov, 2025

Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act, Pg12.

National Board for Wildlife panel recommends higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act to prevent exploitation and illegal trade.

8 Nov, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

COP 30 must address the most vulnerable, Pg10.

COP30 faces pressure to bridge adaptation finance gap, prioritizing vulnerable populations amidst escalating climate impacts and unmet Paris Agreement goals.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

8 Nov, 2025

COP 30 must address the most vulnerable, Pg10.

COP30 faces pressure to bridge adaptation finance gap, prioritizing vulnerable populations amidst escalating climate impacts and unmet Paris Agreement goals.

8 Nov, 2025

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.

World Wars Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Trump’s nuclear test threat risks upending global test ban regime, Pg18

Trump's threat to resume nuclear testing jeopardizes global test ban regime amidst rising tensions and potential arms race escalation.

7 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

Poverty and Hunger Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Justice in food, Pg10

EAT-Lancet report highlights food systems' impact on climate, biodiversity, and calls for sustainable, just transitions in food production and consumption.

7 Nov, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Nov, 2025

Panel backs uniform penalty for Forest Act violations, Pg9.

Forest Advisory Committee advocates uniform penalties for Forest Act violations, emphasizing rationalization and consistent enforcement through penal compensatory afforestation.

7 Nov, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation