China-U.S. Deal on Emission Cuts – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
Climate Neutral Now – UPSC Environment Notes
In 2015, the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) launched a significant initiative known as "Climate Neutral Now."
Paris Agreement – Paris 2015 (COP 21; CMP 11) – UPSC Environment Notes
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.
India’s INDC objectives – Funds required to meet India’s INDC – UPSC Environment Notes
India's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) represent a pivotal commitment towards combating climate change,
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) and Major Contentions, – UPSC Environment Notes
India has also submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Kyoto Protocol (COP 3; UNFCCC 1997) – Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, Doha Amendment, Flexible Market Mechanisms, Criticisms – UPSC Environment Notes
The Kyoto Protocol operationalizes the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by mandating developed nations and economies in transition to establish and fulfill individual emission targets for greenhouse gases (GHG).
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – COP, Criticism – UPSC Environment Notes
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a global environmental treaty to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations to prevent harmful human-induced disruptions to the Earth's climate system.
Post UNCED – Rio+10 (2002) or Earth Summit 2002, Rio+20 (2012) or Earth Summit 2012, UN Agenda 2030 – Sustainable Development Goals – UPSC Environment Notes
In the aftermath of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), the World Summit on Sustainable Development, commonly known as Rio+10, took place in 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The History of SDGs – Brundtland Commission, UNCED or Earth Summit 1992, Rio De Janeiro Brazil – UPSC Environment Notes
The genesis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be traced back to the landmark events of the Brundtland Commission
UNCED/Earth Summit, Rio De Janeiro – Landmark Agreements and High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) – UPSC Environment Notes
The UNCED, also recognized as the 'Earth Summit,' took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, spanning from June 3 to 14, 1992.
