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UPSC Editorial Analysis: UNICEF’s Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026

General Studies-3; Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Introduction The recently released UNICEF Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 highlights a troubling reality: climate change is not a distant threat, but a current crisis disproportionately impacting the world’s youth. India, housing one of the largest child populations globally, stands at the epicenter of …

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The power of mangroves over seawalls

Source: THSubject: Ecology Context: The landfall of Cyclone Dana near Bhitarkanika on Odisha’s coast has highlighted the powerful protective role of coastal mangroves over expensive, engineered infrastructure. The power of mangroves over seawalls About The power of mangroves over seawalls: What is Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA)? Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is a nature-centric climate strategy that uses …

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Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Source:  IUCN Subject:  Environment Context: Nature-based Solutions (NbS) took center stage as the TREESCAPES 2026 Congress concluded in Delhi, highlighting agroforestry’s role in climate resilience, alongside the release of the UNEP State of Finance for Nature 2026 report which warned of a massive global investment gap. About Nature-based Solutions (NbS): What are they? Nature-based Solutions …

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16th Finance Commission Recommends Heatwaves and Lightning as National Disasters Source:  DTE

Subject:  Disaster Management Context: The 16th Finance Commission has formally recommended the inclusion of heatwaves and lightning in India’s list of nationally notified disasters, a move triggered by record-breaking temperatures and rising fatalities in 2024-25. About 16th Finance Commission Recommends Heatwaves and Lightning as National Disasters: What is 16th Finance Commission: The Finance Commission is …

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UNEP Champions of the Earth Award – 2025

Source:  UNEP Context: Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, has won the UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025 Award for her leadership in climate mitigation, adaptation, and heat resilience. About UNEP Champions of the Earth Award – 2025: What It Is? The Champions of the Earth award is the UN’s highest environmental honour, …

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Viksit Bharat Meets Green Growth

Syllabus: Economy Source:  IE Context:  India’s ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 has brought green growth into focus. Balancing rapid economic development with sustainable practices is critical to ensuring long-term prosperity and environmental resilience. Idea of Viksit Bharat: Goal: Transform India into a fully …

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