More than a fifth of the world's migrating species are at risk of going extinct as a result of climate change and human encroachment, according to this report by the United Nations. Migratory species globally are facing critical challenges, with nearly half in decline and over 20 per cent threatened …
More than half a million hectares of forest was cleared in the Great Barrier Reef catchments over four years – an area more than twice the size of the Australian Capital Territory. Official environment and energy department data shows that 596,000 hectares of forest was cleared between 1 July 2012 …
PANJIM: Goans against CRZ 2018 (GACRZ), a federation of unions, political parties and activists on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) objecting to the draft CRZ Notification 2018. The memorandum was signed by the core …
GENEVA: The Earth may end up being twice as warm as projected by climate models, even if the world meets the target of limiting global warming to under two degrees Celsius, a study showed. The study, published in ‘Nature Geoscience’, showed sea levels may rise six metres or more even …
India has consistently been climbing up its Global Innovation Index (GII) rankings since 2015, but the country still has to improve on many indicators to catch up with China and others in the list of 126 nations. The latest GII rankings, released in New York, put India at 57th position …
Asks States to ensure climate, shoreline changes are accounted for when making land use plan for area between Hazard Line and High Tide Line PANJIM: With a view to reduce the vulnerability of the coastal communities and ensuring sustainable livelihood, the Union Ministry for Environment and Forest (MoEF) has asked …
The sea below 200 meters depth accounts for 95% of the volume of the ocean, making it the largest habitat for life on Earth. Though it is perpetually cold, generally dark, and subject to extreme pressures, the deep sea contains a wealth of unique and unusual species, habitats and ecosystems. …
This study was commissioned to improve the understanding of the uptake of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in South Africa, the processes through which EbA has been lead and governed, and how EbA has been integrated into national policy, strategy and implementation. This study also aims to improve the understanding of how …
Non-profit network to build thriving ecosystems in India ClimateLaunchpad, initiative to encourage startups with green ideas, on Wednesday launched its Andhra Pradesh campaign here to seek participation from startups to showcase their innovations to tackle climate change in a worldwide competition. In association with PR Climate Studio (Mumbai), SM Renergy …
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to Rajasthan and Haryana governments besides the environment ministry over massive deforestation in Aravali hills, blamed for the dust storms and rising air pollution in the NCR for the past several days. The open forest cover in the Aravali hills …
GUWAHATI: Vice-chancellors of public universities of northeastern states held a brainstorming session in Tezpur University (TU) on Friday to build an integrated platform to deal with the challenges posed by climate change. The discussions held at the session, with a special focus on the Himalayan ecosystem of northeastern region, is …
As climate risks increase, China’s government must help its people — particularly the poorest farmers — to adapt and thrive. One increasingly popular and tested strategy is to adopt ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation (EbA). Evidence from a recent initiative examining the use of EbA in 12 countries — including Yunnan …
The situation analysis primarily focuses on oil palm in the context of biodiversity conservation based on literature published before 31 January 2018, and aims to provide a constructive pathway to addressing sustainability challenges in the palm oil industry. This report does not assess the social and economic implications of palm …
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall strategy to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. This report presents the results of using Framework for Assessing EbA Effectiveness at the Supporting Counties in …
Excessive demand for ecosystem services arising from rapidly growing human population and several anthropogenic activities have led to the extensive modification of vital ecosystems of the world. This has generated global concerns as this undermines ecosystem functioning and resilience and thus threatens the ability of ecosystems to continuously supply services. …
Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall strategy to help people to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change and promote sustainable development. This report presents the results of using Framework for Assessing EbA Effectiveness at the Mountain EbA Project, …
As the world grapples with the challenge of climate change, a top Indian scientist has called for the opening of more Indian research stations in the Arctic. "India's observer status in the Arctic Council is very important," K. Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Indian government, said at a …
BEIJING: The Earth's average temperature may increase by four degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels, before the end of 21st century, a study claims. This increase translates to more annual and seasonal warming over land than over the ocean, with significant warming in the Arctic, researchers said. "A great many …
A 3.2 degree Celsius increase in the Earth's temperature could see 47 per cent of insect species, 26 per cent of vertebrate and 16 per cent of plant species lose at least half of their geographic ranges, an expert on global change has said. Professor Guy Midgley, a world-leading expert …
President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday exhorted scientists and students to work towards finding solutions to challenges such as climate change and water scarcity. Kovind, who was addressing the 7th convocation of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Mohali said that scientific research has three major objectives …
Panaji: The width of three important bunds, Palni, Pachlai Palni and Caujo-Cantro in St Estevam will be maintained at 3.5 metres, but no rubble soling and asphalting will be allowed on the road above these barriers against tidal influence. Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) has accepted the recommendations of …
