Global Environment Facility

Source:  UNEP Subject:  International Organisation Context: The Global Environment Facility has approved US$52.8 million for four new UN Environment Programme–led projects at its 70th Council meeting. About Global Environment Facility (GEF): What it is? The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is a multilateral environmental financing mechanism that provides grants and blended finance to developing countries and …

UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025

Syllabus: Environment Source:  UNEP  Context: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Adaptation Gap Report 2025: “Running on Empty”, warning that the global finance gap for climate adaptation in developing countries has widened drastically. About UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2025: What It Is? An annual flagship publication of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that …

Geneva Deadlock: Global Plastic Treaty Talks Fail Again

Syllabus: Environment Source:  DTE Context: The latest round of Global Plastic Treaty negotiations in Geneva ended in a deadlock for the second time in eight months, with fundamental disagreements over scope, ambition, and legally binding measures against plastic pollution. About Geneva Deadlock: Global Plastic Treaty Talks Fail Again What it is? A proposed legally binding …

World Environment Day 2025

Source:  UNEP Context: On 5 June 2025, World Environment Day was celebrated globally with Jeju, South Korea hosting the official event. About World Environment Day 2025: What is it? World Environment Day is the United Nations’ principal platform for global environmental outreach, celebrated annually on June 5 to raise awareness and promote action for environmental …

The Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS)

Syllabus: Governance Source:  UN  Context:  The Global Environmental Data Strategy (GEDS) is in the spotlight as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) works to finalize it by December 2025. This strategy aims to address the triple planetary crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss by leveraging high-quality, accessible environmental data for informed decision-making and …

Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration

Source:  DD News Context: The COP29 Presidency launched the Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration, with over 30 countries committing to set sectoral targets for reducing methane emissions from organic waste. About Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration: Launch: COP29, by the Presidency in collaboration with UNEP-convened Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Signatories: Over …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 23 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 20 January 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

UNEP@50:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022.   About UNEP: Founded in 1972 following the landmark UN Conference on the Human Environment. UNEP was conceived to monitor the state of the environment, inform policy making with science and coordinate …