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International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation The International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation was hosted by the Government of Tajikistan in Dushanbe from May 29 to June 1. The conference represented an important step in implementing the United Nations resolution declaring 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Key Details Aspect Details Conference International Conference on Glaciers’ Pre
River Revival Program The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a comprehensive River Revival Program for the restoration of small rivers and tributaries across the state. The initiative combines scientific expertise, ecological planning, and inter-departmental coordination for long-term aquatic ecosystem restoration. Key Features of the Program Component Details Main Objective To restore degraded small rivers and tributaries through scientif
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Takes Effect On January 1, 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) officially entered into force. The policy imposes a carbon price on selected imports to ensure that EU climate objectives are not weakened by carbon leakage from countries with less stringent environmental regulations. What is CBAM? Aspect Details Full Form CBAM stands for Carbon Border Adj
COP30 in Belém From November 10–21, 2025, COP30, officially the 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), took place in Belém, Brazil. COP30 marked 10 years of the Paris Agreement and focused strongly on implementation of climate commitments. What is COP30? Aspect Details Full Form COP means Conference of the Parties. Official Identity COP30 was
International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 The High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29–31, 2025. It acted as the flagship event for the UN’s International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Key Outcomes Outcome Details Dushanbe Declaration Adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration on Glacier Preservation. Global Agenda Launch
Seven of Nine Planetary Boundaries Now Breached As of 2025, seven of the nine planetary boundaries are now considered breached. Only Atmospheric Aerosol Loading and Stratospheric Ozone Depletion remain within limit. The Nine Planetary Boundaries Boundary Meaning Climate Change Greenhouse gas concentrations and radiative forcing. Biosphere Integrity Genetic diversity and functional integrity loss. Land-System Change
US Exits Paris Climate Pact On 27th January 2026, the United States officially exited the Paris Agreement, marking the second withdrawal under President Donald Trump. The withdrawal came a year after President Trump signed the executive order announcing the decision, calling the agreement “unfair and one-sided”. Why did the US Exit? Issue Details US Position President Trump argued that the agreement was “unfair and one-sided
Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture On 23rd January 2026, the Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture was launched in New Delhi by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The launch marked a major step in India’s climate-resilient agriculture strategy and coincided with the 15-year review of the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) programme. What is NICRA? Aspect Details Full For
2025 was the Warmest La Niña Year on Record According to Berkeley Earth’s Annual Temperature Report 2025, 2025 became the warmest La Niña year on record and the 3rd warmest year overall. This was significant because La Niña conditions usually cool global temperatures, yet 2025 remained exceptionally warm. What is La Niña? Aspect Details ENSO Phase La Niña is the cool phase of the El Niño–S
Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) Shuts Down On 3rd October 2025, the global banking industry’s Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) announced that it would cease operations and officially dissolve. The shutdown followed high-profile exits by major US banks and rising political pressure amid weakening global climate commitments. Aspect Details Closure Announcement NZBA announced its dissolution on 3rd October 2025 after major member exits and gro
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