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WCCB wins Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020

WCCB wins Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020 The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020. It is awarded by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). WCCB got the award twice in three years. It has been awarded this year under the Innovation category. Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) It is a statutory body constituted under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Ministry: Minist

International Day of Forests

International Day of Forests The United Nations observed March 21 as the International Day of Forests. About International Day of Forests: The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The day celebrates and raises awareness about the importance of all types of forests. The day is celebrated by the United Nations Forum on Forests and the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). The celebrations are done in collab

Pathway to "low emissions" in India

Pathway to "low emissions" in India At the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, India recently announced its long-term strategy to transition to a "low emissions" pathway. More information on LT-LEDs (Long Term-Low Emission Development Strategy) are as follows: Attaining the net-zero goal: Every country must submit a long-term strategy outlining how it intends to achieve its net-zero goal. Developed countries must ach

Global River Cities Alliance

What is Global River Cities Alliance? What is it? 1) The GRCA is a unique alliance to propagate river-sensitive development in cities around the world. 2) It extends the River Cities Alliance, initially established by NMCG in 2021. Aim To foster global collaboration for river conservation and sustainable water management. Members Includes ov