Cryptocarya muthuvariana spotted in Edamalakkudy

Context Recently, a new tree species named Cryptocarya muthuvariana of the genus Cryptocarya spotted in Edamalakkudy in Idukki district has been named after a tribe from the locality. About Cryptocarya…

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Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP)

Context Launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019, the Risk-informed Early Action Partnership (REAP) brings together an unprecedented range of stakeholders across the climate, humanitarian and development communities…

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Climate Resilient Health Systems Initiative

Context The Climate Resilient Health Systems Initiative under the Adaptation Action Coalition was launched on May 2021 as part of the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD XII). About Climate Resilient Health Systems Initiative Climate change increasingly places stress and…

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12 new butterfly species recorded in the Eastern Ghats

Context Recently, 12 new butterfly species recorded in the Eastern Ghats of Visakhapatnam district. About the 12 new butterfly species recorded in the Eastern Ghats The 12 species recorded as new…

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Declaration on Forests and Land Use

Context Recently, India did not sign the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use – an ambitious declaration initiated by the United Kingdom (UK) to “halt deforestation” and land…

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Glasgow Climate Pact : Key Takeaways

Context After two weeks of hard negotiations with governments squabbling over provisions on phasing out coal, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and providing money to the poor world, the annual climate…

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Century-old technique of soil-free cultivation of Bangladesh

Context Bangladesh farmers revived a century-old technique of soil-free cultivation Key Details on Bangladesh farmers revived a century-old technique of soil-free cultivation Global warming has led to extreme change in climate…

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Kaiser-i-Hind is Arunachal’s State butterfly

Context Recently, the State Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh has approved the large, brightly coloured Kaiser-i-Hind as the State butterfly. About Kaiser-i-Hind An elusive swallowtail butterfly carrying ‘India’ in its name…

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Climate Change Performance Index 2022

Context Recently, Climate Change Performance Index 2022 has been released by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute, and the Climate Action Network. Key Findings of Climate Change Performance Index 2022 In…

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