environment

Predictive Modeling of Forest Carbon Sequestration in India (2100): Insights and Projections

Context: A recent longitudinal modelling study indicates that under high-emission scenarios, enhanced precipitation and CO2 fertilisation could nearly double the carbon storage capacity of India's forests by the end of the century. Carbon Biomass Projections and Emission Pathways The study...

State of India’s Bats (SoIbats) 2024–25 Report: Key Findings and Conservation

Context: The State of India’s Bats (SoIbats) 2024–25 Report, a joint initiative by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and Bat Conservation International (BCI), is the first-ever comprehensive national-level assessment of bats in the country. Key Findings of State of India's...

Sijimali Hill Bauxite Conflict in Odisha: Causes and Environmental Concerns

Context: The Sijimali bauxite block in Odisha has become a site of intense conflict as the Kondh tribal community resists land acquisition and road construction. About Sijimali Hill Location: Straddles the border of Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha. Ecological...

CAFE 3 Norms in India: Key Features, Targets, Rules and Impact

Context: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) recently reviewed the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-3 norms for passenger vehicles, which are scheduled to take effect from 2027. The Indian government and the automobile industry reached a broad consensus on the...

Environmental Implications of Large-Scale Ritual Offerings: Impact and Solutions

Context: A recent ritual at the Pataleshwar Mahadev Temple in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, involving the pouring of 11,000 litres of milk into the Narmada River, has reignited the national debate on balancing religious traditions with environmental preservation. Environmental Implications of...

National Parks in India 2026: State-Wise List, Map and Key Facts

India's national parks constitute some of the most biodiverse and ecologically valuable protected areas globally. These parks cover everything from the snow-covered Himalayas in the north to tropical rainforests in the south and coastal mangrove forests, all put under protection...

India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid: Reasons, Impact and Analysis

Context: In a significant recalibration of its international climate strategy, India has decided not to pursue its earlier offer to host the 2028 UN Climate Change Conference (COP33). Strategic Rationale: Why India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid The Shift to...

Delhi-Dehradun Wildlife Corridor: Features and Significance

Context: Ahead of the official inauguration on April 14, 2026, a joint study by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has validated the functional success of Asia's largest wildlife elevated corridor. About...

Dasra Report on India’s Climate–Health Intersections: Key Findings

Context: A new report titled Under the Weather: India’s Climate-Health Intersections and Pathways to Resilience, published by the philanthropy organisation Dasra, identifies climate change as a critical "health-risk multiplier" in India. Key Findings of Report on India’s Climate–Health Intersections Altering...

HFC Projects Ban 2028: No Environmental Clearance Policy Explained

Context: Starting January 1, 2028, India will stop issuing environmental clearances (EC) for new projects or the expansion of existing facilities producing Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Key Provisions of the Notification on HFC Projects Ban 2028 Notified under the Ozone Depleting Substances...