Arunachal Cabinet Approves Formation of Special Tiger Protection Force
The Arunachal Pradesh State Cabinet approved the formation of a Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF). This specialised force will be responsible for safeguarding the three tiger reserves in the state, namely Namdapha, Pakke, and Kamlang. The decision is a significant step towards the preservation of tigers and their habitats in the region.
The establishment of the STPF involves the creation of 336 regular posts, which will be dedicated to ensuring the protection of these magnificent creatures and their environments. This initiative aims to reduce poaching and illegal activities in the tiger reserves, ultimately securing the future of these critically endangered big cats.
Oct 19, 2023
Climate Tipping Points Near for Greenland
New research suggests the Greenland ice sheet is on track to cross a critical threshold that could cause runaway melting, but that it's also possible the threshold will be crossed temporarily, cooling down the planet and ultimately returning the ice sheet to a stable state.
The findings underscore the importance of limiting the planet's warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (about 2.7 Fahrenheit) — or returning to that level, or below, as quickly as possible if humanity exceeds it.
The Greenland ice sheet is one of more than a dozen theoretical climate tipping points — rapid, irreversible or abrupt changes — that keep some scientists up at night.
Oct 16, 2023
Government Launches Tradable Green Credit Program to Promote Eco-Friendly Actions
The government initiated a novel program that allows individuals and entities to earn and trade green credits, which are units of incentives for environmentally beneficial actions. This program aims to encourage positive environmental contributions through market-based incentives.
The program is introduced at the national level, promoting a competitive market-based approach for green credits to incentivize environmental actions. It is a voluntary initiative stemming from the 'LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign.
Activities covered under the Green Credit program are Tree Plantation, Water Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Waste Management, Air Pollution Reduction, Mangrove Conservation and Restoration.
To earn green credits, individuals or entities need to register their environmental activities electronically through a dedicated website. These activities will be verified by a designated agency, and upon verification, the Administrator will grant a certificate of green credit.
The Green Credit program is independent of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023, established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Environmental activities that generate green credits may also have climate co-benefits, such as reducing carbon emissions, and can potentially earn carbon credits under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
Oct 09, 2023
Mont Blanc Height Shrinks by over 2 Metres since 2021
Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in France and a symbol of the Alps, has seen a decrease in its height over the past two years, according to new research reported. This decline has been attributed to the impact of climate change on the region.
The latest measurements of Mont Blanc's peak indicate that its height now stands at 4,805.59 metres, which is 2.22 metres shorter than the measurement recorded in 2021.
These periodic measurements are conducted by climate scientists to monitor the effects of climate change on the Alps.
Oct 05, 2023
NIIF and JBIC Launch $600 Million India-Japan Fund to Boost Investments in Environmental Sustaina...
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) jointly launched the India-Japan Fund (IJF). The $600 million fund has the JBIC and Government of India (GoI) as its anchor investors.
The joint initiative is focused on increasing investments in environmental sustainability and low-carbon emission strategies.
The IJF is NIIF's first bi-lateral fund, with the government of India contributing 49 per cent of the target corpus and JBIC contributing the remaining 51 per cent.
NIIF Limited (NIIFL) and JBIC IG (a subsidiary of JBIC) will support NIIFL in promoting Japanese investments in India and manage the $600 million fund.
The fund aims to play the role of being a 'partner of choice' to increase Japanese investments in India.
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