Carbon markets serve as a mechanism for assigning a value to carbon emissions, facilitating the exchange of carbon credits with the overarching aim of mitigating emissions.
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Ecology & Environment – General Studies
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
The Glasgow Climate Pact – UPSC Environment Notes
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The Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) found approval from 196 parties during the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
UNEP Emissions Gap Report – UPSC Environment Notes
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recently published the Emissions Gap Report 2023, titled “Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again).”
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
European Green New Deal – UPSC Environment Notes
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Against the backdrop of the unsuccessful attempts by the global community to secure an agreement at the recently concluded COP 25, the European Union (EU) introduced a climate action plan called the European Green Deal.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
How Can Net Zero Emissions Be Achieved? – India’s Objection to Net Zero – UPSC Environment Notes
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Achieving net zero emissions is imperative for mitigating the adverse effects of climate change and ensuring the sustainability of our planet for future generations.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Net Zero Emissions and Carbon Neutrality – UPSC Environment Notes
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Net zero emissions and carbon neutrality have emerged as essential concepts in the global fight against climate change. In a world increasingly plagued
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
China-U.S. Deal on Emission Cuts – UPSC Environment Notes
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Leading up to the international summit, China and the United States forged a significant agreement, setting a clear timetable to address the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Climate Neutral Now – UPSC Environment Notes
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In 2015, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a significant initiative known as “Climate Neutral Now.”
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
Paris Agreement – Paris 2015 (COP 21; CMP 11) – UPSC Environment Notes
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The adoption of the Paris Agreement took place on December 12, 2015, during the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in Paris, with participation from 196 countries.
Ecology & Environment - General Studies
India’s INDC objectives – Funds required to meet India’s INDC – UPSC Environment Notes
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India’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) represent a pivotal commitment towards combating climate change,