Since the inception of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the subsequent landmark Kyoto Protocol
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – IPCC Reports, IPCC Special Reports, IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC) – UPSC Environment Notes
Since 1988, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has played a crucial role in evaluating climate science and steering worldwide efforts to tackle climate change via its assessment reports and special publications.
Tropical Cyclones are Becoming More Severe – UPSC Environment Notes
Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes or typhoons depending on their location, have long been a force of nature to reckon with.
National Air Quality Monitoring Programme – UPSC Environment Notes
The National Air Quality Monitoring Program (NAMP), overseen by the Central Pollution Control Board, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at monitoring ambient air quality across the nation
Droughts – Concept, Drought Management (India and International) – UPSC Environment Notes
Drought refers to a temporary decrease in water or moisture availability below the anticipated level for a specific duration.
Water Conservation – Water Scarcity, Water Stress and Water Risk, India’s Water Situation – UPSC Environment Notes
Water conservation is a pressing global imperative in the face of escalating water scarcity, stress, and associated risks. With growing population,
Energy Conservation Measures – Energy Conservation Act 2001, Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 – UPSC Environment Notes
The Energy Conservation Act of 2001 was introduced by the government to establish frameworks aimed at conserving energy.
Measures to Boost Renewable Energy – IREDA, Green Bonds – UPSC Environment Notes
The government has implemented a series of measures to promote renewable energy development and facilitate investment in the sector.
Hydrogen Economy – Current Status, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, National Hydrogen Mission – UPSC Environment Notes
Hydrogen, the lightest and primary element on the periodic table, tends to ascend in the atmosphere due to its lower weight compared to air, making its pure form, H2, relatively rare.
National Policy on Biofuels 2018 – UPEC Environment Notes
According to the policy, the Government of India aims to increase the utilization of biofuels in the energy and transportation sectors by encouraging the production of biofuels from domestic sources over the next decade.