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ENVIRONMENT - September 2020

Sep 2020

Nov 13, 2026

Navi Mumbai Tops Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 Clean City League

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, topped the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 Clean City League, earning the title of India's cleanest city. Indore finished second, followed by Surat in third place. The rankings also recognised Rewa as the cleanest riverfront town and Rudrapur as the cleanest Himalayan city. Swachh Survekshan, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban, assesses urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation infrastructure, and citizen participation. The rankings encourage cities to invest in sustainable sanitation and environmental health. Local authorities highlighted better door-to-door waste collection, segregation at source, and community engagement as drivers of improvement. The results aim to motivate long-term behaviour change and infrastructure upgrades.

Navi Mumbai tops Swachh Survekshan 2025–26
Indore second; Surat third; Rewa and Rudrapur recognised
Assessment covers cleanliness, waste management, sanitation, participation
Under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban
Cites improvements in waste collection and segregation

India Ranks 28th in Climate Change Performance Index 2027

India ranked 28th in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2027, released on 11 November 2026 at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye. The country dropped five places from the previous edition and is rated as a medium performer overall. The CCPI scores 64 countries plus the European Union on emissions, energy use, renewable energy, and policy effectiveness. Denmark topped the rankings, while the top three positions remained vacant due to no country achieving very high performance. India's scores include 13th in climate policy, 31st in greenhouse gas emissions, 33rd in energy use, and 40th in renewable energy. The report highlights ongoing challenges and opportunities in India's climate actions.

CCPI 2027 released on 11 November 2026 at COP31
India ranked 28th; five-place drop to medium performance
Scores: climate policy 13th, emissions 31st, energy use 33rd, renewables 40th
64 countries plus EU assessed; Denmark top
Emphasizes policy gaps and action opportunities

Nov 11, 2026

IMD Warns Isolated Heavy Rainfall Across Several States (9–11 Nov 2026)

The India Meteorological Department issued a weather advisement on 9 November 2026, highlighting isolated heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on 9–10 November, with a Western Disturbance likely to affect the Western Himalaya region on 12–13 November. Additional rainfall is forecast for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and parts of Northeast India through 11 November, with possible thunderstorms and gusty winds. The bulletin also notes the risk of localized landslides and travel disruption in affected areas. Authorities advised people to stay updated with warnings, secure loose objects, and plan travel around weather advisories.

Date of advisory: 9 November 2026
Regions: Tamil Nadu, Kerala; Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Northeast India
Forecast: isolated heavy rainfall; thunderstorms; gusty winds
Potential impacts: floods, landslides, travel disruption
Advice: monitor warnings; secure loose items; adjust travel plans

Nov 10, 2026

COP31 Climate Change Conference begins in Antalya, Türkiye

The 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference COP31 began on 9 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, and is scheduled to continue until 20 November 2026. The conference is held at the Antalya EXPO Center under the UNFCCC. Türkiye holds the COP31 presidency, while Australia chairs the negotiations. The summit focuses on greenhouse gas emission reductions, climate finance, adaptation and international climate cooperation. The World Leaders' Summit is scheduled for 11–12 November 2026. Delegates will discuss finance for developing countries, technology transfer, and resilience-building in vulnerable regions. Observers note strategic alliances and pledges for stronger climate action.

COP31 began on 9 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye.
Runs until 20 November 2026; Türkiye presides.
Australia chairs negotiations.
Focus areas include emissions cuts and climate finance.
World Leaders' Summit slated for 11–12 November.

Nov 07, 2026

IMD forecast: heavy rainfall likely across multiple Indian regions in coming days

IMD forecast released on 9 November 2026 indicates isolated to scattered rainfall across the northwestern Himalayan region, with Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad likely on 10–11 November and 14–15 November; Himachal Pradesh 10–15 November; Uttarakhand 9 November and 12–13 November. A Western Disturbance may bring gusty winds and thunderstorms in these areas. In the east, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are likely to see fairly widespread rainfall from 9–15 November, with heavier spells 10–14 November. The northeast could experience showers 9–12 November, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, with a potential heavy spell on 11 November. In the south, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal may receive rain on 9–10 and 15 November, while Kerala and Lakshadweep may see rain on 9 November.

Northwest: Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh rainfall on 10–11 and 14–15 Nov.
Himachal Pradesh: 10–15 Nov; Uttarakhand: 9 Nov and 12–13 Nov.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands: 9–15 Nov; heavier 10–14 Nov.
Northeast: showers 9–12 Nov; heavy on 11 Nov.
South: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal on 9–10 and 15 Nov; Kerala & Lakshadweep on 9 Nov.
Public advisories urged for safety and travel planning.

Island fisheries at the centre of India’s Blue Economy push

India’s government is anchoring its blue economy strategy on island territories. Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are being positioned to lead growth in tuna, seaweed and ornamental fisheries. The government’s plans include modernising infrastructure, value addition, and enhanced export linkages under PMMSY, with Lakshadweep allocated ₹175 crore and Andaman & Nicobar Islands ₹218 crore. India’s coastline spans about 11,099 km and the EEZ covers nearly 24 lakh square kilometres, supporting an estimated 58.6 lakh metric tonnes of annual marine fisheries potential and tens of millions of livelihoods. The initiative aims to diversify the fishery sector, boost income, and strengthen sustainable practices in these strategic regions.

PMMSY funds: Lakshadweep ₹175 crore; Andaman & Nicobar ₹218 crore.
Islands to anchor tuna, seaweed, ornamental fisheries growth.
Coastline 11,099 km; EEZ ~24 lakh sq km; potential 58.6 lakh MT.
aims to diversify fisheries and enhance exports.
Strategic focus on island communities and sustainability.

Nov 05, 2026

Bay of Bengal nations launch ocean research network for fisheries management

India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and the Maldives launched the Bay of Bengal Network of Ocean Researchers for Fisheries (BOB-NOR) to improve fisheries research and management. The network links ocean observations, climate data and fisheries information to understand changing fish populations across the region. It was announced during an international meeting hosted by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), alongside a symposium on fisheries and remote sensing. The collaboration aims to integrate oceanography with fisheries science, enabling better advisory capacity for sustainable extraction and ecosystem health, while fostering regional scientific cooperation among Bay of Bengal nations.

BOB-NOR launched by four Bay of Bengal neighbours.
Aims: integrate oceanography, climate and fisheries data.
Platform for sustainable fisheries management in the region.
Jointly announced at ICAR-CMFRI event during a fisheries symposium.
Enhances regional scientific cooperation on marine resources.

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