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ENVIRONMENT - December 2018

Dec 2018

Jun 09, 2023

How Cyclone Biparjoy Got its Name

In the first week of June, a deep depression over southeast Arabian Sea intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Biparjoy' and has since intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm.
The name Biparjoy was given by Bangladesh. It means calamity or disaster in Bangla. The name was adopted by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) countries in 2020.
The WMO maintains a rotating list of names, to assign names to tropical cyclones arising in any area.
Six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs) and five regional Tropical Storm Warning Centres have been authorised to issue advisories and assign names to tropical cyclones worldwide.
RSMC-Tropical Cyclones, New Delhi, names tropical cyclones formed over north Indian Ocean (including the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea) from the rotating list.
Names to list were submitted by 13 panel countries: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, Maldives, Iran, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, and Thailand.
The next cyclone in the area would be called Tej — submitted by India.

Jun 08, 2023

Sustainable Green Airports Mission

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken a significant step towards sustainability and carbon neutrality with the launch of its publication, 'Sustainable Green Airports Mission' booklet unveiled by Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation. The publication highlights the various initiatives undertaken by AAI to promote sustainable practices and reduce its carbon footprint.
The primary objective of the 'Sustainable Green Airports Mission' is to document and inform stakeholders about AAI's sustainability initiatives. It serves as a comprehensive platform to track progress, encourage knowledge sharing, and seeks cooperation for enhancing efficient and sustainable airport operations. The booklet aligns with the Panchamrit goals set by the Prime Minister of India at COP26, focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality.

Jun 06, 2023

Indian Army Generates Unique Ecosystem for Peaceful Co-existence with Wild Elephants in Amchang W...

The Indian army generated a unique ecosystem for peaceful co-existence with wild elephants by aiming to mitigate the human-elephant conflict in the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam.
According to the Indian Army and Assam forest department, there are around 90 wild elephants living in the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary who often visited the military station.
In the area of the military station, the Indian army has created several ponds and planted fruit trees and grasses for wild elephants. The army personnel of the military station have made clear paths for the free movement of elephants.
As per Major General R. K. Jha, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 51 Sub Area at Narengi, first we should understand that, it is their home and we have intruded.
The Indian army has also installed as many as 30 high-resolution CCTV cameras, and night vision cameras in the military station to monitor the movement of wild elephants.

Telangana Ranks Top on Overall Environmental Performance

On the eve of World Environment Day, non-profit Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) released its annual compendium of data in which Telangana was ranked in the top in terms of overall environmental performance.
As per the report, in terms of overall environmental performance, Telangana ranked at the top for its progress in increasing its forest cover and in municipal waste treatment.
However, the state performed below average in parameters such as 'share of water bodies not in use', 'stage of groundwater extraction' and 'change in number of polluted river stretches'.
The key highlights of this year's report were ranking of Indian states based on four parameters: environment, agriculture, public health and infrastructure.
As per the report, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat emerge at the top.

May 31, 2023

Dubai Sets Goals for Zero-Emissions Public Transportation by 2050

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a groundbreaking strategy, aiming to achieve zero-emissions public transportation by 2050. As the first Middle Eastern agency to develop such a comprehensive long-term plan, the RTA aims to contribute to climate change mitigation and minimize its carbon footprint across three critical areas: public transportation, buildings and facilities, and waste management.
This strategic move aligns with the United Arab Emirates' preparations for COP28 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, showcasing the region's commitment to environmental sustainability. By transitioning to tangible achievements, the RTA seeks to solidify Dubai's position as one of the world's top urban economies, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33's objectives.

May 26, 2023

World Meteorological Congress Approves Global Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Initiative

The World Meteorological Congress approved the new Global Greenhouse Gas Watch (GGGW) initiative, which will fill critical information gaps and provide an integrated, operational framework to bring all space-based and surface-based observing systems, as well as modeling and data assimilation capabilities, under one roof.
GGGW will build on WMO's experience in coordinating international collaboration in weather prediction and climate analysis and its long-standing activities in greenhouse gas monitoring and research under the auspices of the Global Atmosphere Watch and its Integrated Global Greenhouse Gas Information System.
Many international and national activities dealing with greenhouse gases are supported mainly by the research community. At present, there is no comprehensive, timely international exchange of surface and space-based greenhouse gas observations or modeling products.

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