The COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) concluded on Nov 2, 2024, but not before countries agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in saving biodiversity and a groundbreaking agreement on the operationalization of a new global mechanism to share benefits … [Read more...] about COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)
Archives for November 2024
Sea foam: What causes toxic foam in Yamuna?
What is sea foam? Is it harmful? What is the toxic foam that forms in the Yamuna River? Most sea foam is not harmful to humans and is often an indication of a productive ocean ecosystem. But when large harmful algal blooms decay near shore, there is potential for impacts to human health and the … [Read more...] about Sea foam: What causes toxic foam in Yamuna?
Greenhouse Gas Bulletin by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is an annual publication by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), first released in 2004. It reports on atmospheric concentrations of long-lived greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). Read here to learn more. For … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Gas Bulletin by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
The Economic value of Unpaid Work
Unpaid work, such as household labour, caregiving, and volunteer work, has substantial economic value but is often overlooked in formal economic calculations. In India, where women primarily do unpaid work, the economic value is significant yet under-recognized in GDP statistics. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about The Economic value of Unpaid Work
