Ecology & Environment – General Studies

The Environment Protection Act of 1986 is a legislative enactment of the Indian Parliament. Enacted in May 1986, it came into force on November 19, 1986, comprising 26 parts and four chapters

The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 stands as a pivotal legislation in India’s environmental framework, aimed at addressing the burgeoning issue of air pollution.

The enactment of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act in 1974 aimed at preventing and controlling water pollution, along with the restoration of water wholesomeness throughout the country. 

Pollution-related laws serve as critical instruments in safeguarding the environment and public health by regulating harmful emissions, waste disposal, and resource consumption.

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition represents a voluntary alliance of governments, intergovernmental entities, businesses, research institutions, and civil society organizations committed to improving air quality and safeguarding the climate by reducing short-lived climate pollutants. 

The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD) stands as the UN’s knowledge

Recently, a coalition of nations, including India, collectively expressed their opposition to the Carbon Border Taxes suggested by the European Union (EU) during the 27th Conference of Parties (COP) in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) and Climate Change represent two interconnected global crises, each posing significant threats to biodiversity and the delicate balance of ecosystems worldwide.

The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) marks another pivotal moment in the global effort to address climate change and its multifaceted impacts

COP26, the 26th Conference of Parties, is a gathering convened by the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change).