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ENVIRONMENT - July 2022

Jul 2022

Aug 04, 2022

India Adds 10 more Ramsar Sites

India added 10 more names to the Ramsar list that designates wetlands of international importance taking the total number of such sites in the country to 64.
According to the statement, the 10 new sites include 6 wetlands from Tamil Nadu and one each from Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha.
Under the convention on wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty, contracting parties are expected to identify and place suitable sites on the 'List of Wetlands of International Importance', also known as the Ramsar List.
In July 2022, India had added 5 wetlands to the list — Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest and Pichavaram Mangrove in Tamil Nadu; Pala wetland in Mizoram and Sakhya Sagar in Madhya Pradesh.

Great Barrier Reef Sees Record Coral Cover, but it is Highly Vulnerable

Coral recovered from storms and bleaching events to record levels across much of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a survey found.
The reef's northern and central parts have the highest amount of coral cover since monitoring began 36 years ago.
But coral cover in the southern part of the reef has decreased.
The new coral is particularly vulnerable - meaning the progress could be quickly undone by climate change and other threats.
Each year the Australian Institute of Marine Science (Aims) scans the reef to check its health - using divers slowly towed by a boat, as well as aerial surveys.

Aug 03, 2022

Indian Oil, NTCA sign MoU for Transcontinental Relocation of 'Cheetah'

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation for the trans-continental relocation of cheetahs from Africa to India. The IOC would contribute Rs. 50.22 crore over four years for the project. The total cost of the project is currently Rs. 75 crore.
The funds provided by Indian Oil as a part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) would be used for cheetah reintroduction as well as its habitat management and protection, ecology development, staff training and veterinary healthcare.

Aug 02, 2022

Driest July in England Since 1935

According to the Met Office, England had its driest July since 1935, with parts having the least rainfall on record.
For some parts of the country - south-east and central southern England - last month was the driest July since records began in 1836.
Most of England now has low river levels, with serious impacts on farmland, nature and wildlife.
Water companies are warning that restrictions on household water use may be introduced.

Jul 28, 2022

Lulo Rose, Rare Pink Diamond, Believed to be Largest Seen in 300 Years Unearthed

A rare pink diamond found in Angola in Central America may be the largest recovered in the last three centuries that is 300 years, according to Australian miner Lucapa Diamond Co.
The 170-carat stone from the Lulo alluvial mine was named the "Lulo Rose".
As per Lucapa Diamond Company, the diamond is among the largest pink diamonds ever found in history.
The find of the Type IIa diamond was welcomed by the Angolan government, which is also a partner in mine. Type IIa diamonds are one of the rarest and purest forms of natural stones.
This record and spectacular pink diamond recovered from Lulo continues to showcase Angola as an important player on the world stage.

Jul 27, 2022

India Adds 5 New Wetlands, Total Ramsar Sites Now at 54

Five more Indian sites were recognised as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Three of these wetlands are in Tamil Nadu and one each in Mizoram and Madhya Pradesh, making a total of 54 Ramsar sites in the country.
The sites include the Karikili Bird Sanctuary, Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest & Pichavaram Mangrove in Tamil Nadu, Pala wetland in Mizoram, and Sakhya Sagar in Madhya Pradesh.
India has the largest number of Ramsar wetlands in Asia, according to the ministry. With 54 wetlands, the area under Ramsar sites had increased to 1,098, 518 hectares.

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