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ENVIRONMENT - January 2023

Jan 2023

Feb 15, 2024

World's First Green Hydrogen Plant in Airport

Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) in Kerala has entered into an MOU with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) to set up a green hydrogen plant in its premises to produce 1000 KW of power.
The project is said to be the first Green Hydrogen plant in an airport in the world. As per the agreement, BPCL will oversee the establishment of the integrated Green Hydrogen plant and fueling station at the Kochi airport, while CIAL will contribute land, water and green energy resources.
CIAL said, the project is expected to be completed early next year, and the initial output will be utilised for powering vehicles within the airport.
The MOU was signed at Thiruvananthapuram, in the presence of State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who is also the Chairman of CIAL.
The Cochin International Airport is in the forefront of deploying green energy and is the world's first airport to be fully powered by solar energy. It has a cumulative installed capacity of 50 MW producing two lakh units of power per day through big solar power plants and a hydel station.

Feb 14, 2024

NITI Aayog Launches GROW Initiative to Transform India's Wastelands through Agroforestry

NITI Aayog unveiled the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) report and portal, aiming to bolster efforts in environmental conservation and sustainable land use across India.
Utilising cutting-edge remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technologies, the report offers a comprehensive state-wise and district-wise analysis, providing crucial insights to government departments and industries engaged in greening and restoration projects.
The GROW initiative includes the launch of the "Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)-Suitability Mapping" portal on 'Bhuvan', ensuring universal access to state and district-level data. This portal is expected to significantly boost the promotion of agroforestry initiatives by government bodies.

Feb 13, 2024

Gupteswar Forest in Odisha Declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site

The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha's Koraput district was declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state.
The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated area. Along with its sacred grooves traditionally worshipped by the local community, the site is bestowed with a wide range of flora and fauna.
The biodiversity inventory and survey conducted by the Odisha Biodiversity Board shows the presence of at least 608 faunal species including 28 species of mammals, 188 species of birds, 18 species of amphibia, 48 species of reptiles, 45 species of pisces, 141 species of butterflies, 43 species of moths, 41 species of odonates, 30 species of spiders, six species of scorpion, and 20 species of lower invertebrates.
The other three are Mandasaru BHS in Kandhamala district, Mahendragiri BHS in Gajpati district, and Gandhamardan BHs in Bargarh and Bolangir districts.

Feb 07, 2024

Israeli Researchers Uncover Underwater Canyon Near Cyprus

The Geological Institute of Israel made a groundbreaking discovery near Cyprus, uncovering an underwater canyon of unprecedented proportions. Named Eratosthenes after the nearby underwater mountain, this canyon sheds new light on the geological history of the Mediterranean region.
Eratosthenes Canyon is a relic of the past, dating back approximately 5.5 million years to the Messinian Event. This pivotal period in Earth's history marked a significant geological transformation, known as the Messinian salinity crisis.

Feb 01, 2024

Tamil Nadu Achieves Record with Highest Number of Ramsar Sites in India

Tamil Nadu set a new benchmark in environmental conservation and biodiversity protection by securing two more Ramsar sites, thus achieving the highest number of such designated areas in the country. The addition of the Longwood Shola Reserve Forest in the Nilgiris and the Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary in Ariyalur propelled the state to the forefront of ecological conservation efforts in India. With these new designations, Tamil Nadu now boasts 16 Ramsar sites, a testament to its rich biodiversity and the state government's commitment to preserving it.
Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention, an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. These sites are recognized for their ecological significance, biodiversity richness, and the role they play in supporting human life and environmental health.
Following these designations, the Tamil Nadu government, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, embarked on preparing integrated management plans for its Ramsar sites. This initiative aims to ensure the sustainable conservation of these wetlands, safeguarding their biodiversity and ecological functions for future generations.

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