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ENVIRONMENT - June 2023

Jun 2023

Jan 28, 2025

Indore, Udaipur Join Global Wetland Cities Network

Indore and Udaipur achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first two cities from India to join the global list of accredited Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This recognition marks an important step in India's commitment to sustainable urban development and ecological conservation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated both cities, highlighting the importance of balancing urban growth with environmental sustainability. The accreditation reflects the value of wetlands in providing ecological, social, and economic benefits, making them vital for the sustainable development of cities.
Both cities were nominated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
Indore: Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site, is recognised for its significance as a water bird congregation area and is being developed as a bird sanctuary.
Udaipur: Surrounded by five major wetlands, including Pichola, Fateh Sagar, Rang Sagar, Swaroop Sagar, and Doodh Talai, which contribute to the city's culture, identity, and microclimate regulation.

Jan 27, 2025

Dhanauri Wetland Notification

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Uttar Pradesh government to expedite the notification process for declaring the Dhanauri water body near Jewar airport as a wetland. The Dhanauri water body, covering 112.89 hectares, is vital for local biodiversity, especially for migratory birds.

Jan 25, 2025

Two Mountains 100 Times Taller than Mount Everest Discovered Deep Beneath Earth

Earth's biggest mountains, more than 100 times taller than Mount Everest, were discovered on the boundary between Africa and the Pacific Ocean. The two peaks lie deep beneath the Earth's surface and reach heights of around 1,000 km, far bigger than the 8.8 km height of Mount Everest. Researchers estimate that the mountains are at least half a billion years old but could date back to the formation of Earth four billion years ago.

Jan 23, 2025

Yala Glacier in Nepal Set to Vanish by 2040s

Yala Glacier, situated in Nepal's Langtang National Park, has been a focal point for glaciological studies due to its significant retreat over recent decades. New analyses predict that this glacier may vanish by the 2040s, underscoring the profound impacts of climate change on the Himalayan cryosphere.
Yala Glacier is the only Himalayan glacier included in the Global Glacier Casualty List, highlighting its critical status. This list, launched in 2024, identifies glaciers worldwide that are critically endangered or have already disappeared.

Jan 22, 2025

23 Blood Sucking Flies Discovered in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Indian zoologists discovered 13 species of blood sucking flies for the first time in India from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, underlining the importance of the archipelago as a storehouse of biological diversity.
The 13 biting midges are among 23 such flies reported from the islands. Of particular concern are five species known to transmit the Blue Tongue Disease virus, a condition that can be fatal to livestock and causes significant economic losses to the animal husbandry sector.
This discovery, according to ZSI officials, flags the need for enhanced vector surveillance and control measures in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to protect both livestock and the tourism industry.

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