As climate and health crises become increasingly linked, BRICS+ countries, home to over 40% of the world’s population, are uniquely positioned to drive coordinated global responses. A new brief emphasizes the bloc’s potential in shaping policy through the ‘One Health’ approach, which connects environmental, animal, and human health to combat climate-linked threats and future pandemics.
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As climate and health crises become increasingly linked, BRICS+ countries, home to over 40% of the world’s population, are uniquely positioned to drive coordinated global responses. A new brief emphasizes the bloc’s potential in shaping policy through the ‘One Health’ approach, which connects environmental, animal, and human health to combat climate-linked threats and future pandemics.
186A UN report warns that glaciers are melting at unprecedented speeds, threatening water, food, and climate stability. The Himalayas, Andes, and Eastern Africa are among the hardest-hit. This crisis, if unchecked, could impact two billion people globally. BulletsIn UN flags fastest glacier melting ever recorded worldwide Over 2 billion people’s water, food security at serious
A UN report warns that glaciers are melting at unprecedented speeds, threatening water, food, and climate stability. The Himalayas, Andes, and Eastern Africa are among the hardest-hit. This crisis, if unchecked, could impact two billion people globally. BulletsIn UN flags fastest glacier melting ever recorded worldwide Over 2 billion people’s water, food security at serious
256India is expected to get above-average monsoon rains in 2025, the government said on Tuesday. The forecast boosts hopes for better agricultural output and stronger economic growth. The monsoon usually starts around June 1 in Kerala and ends in mid-September. BulletsIn Monsoon rainfall expected at 105% of long-term average Long-term average based on 50-year benchmark
India is expected to get above-average monsoon rains in 2025, the government said on Tuesday. The forecast boosts hopes for better agricultural output and stronger economic growth. The monsoon usually starts around June 1 in Kerala and ends in mid-September. BulletsIn Monsoon rainfall expected at 105% of long-term average Long-term average based on 50-year benchmark
199On April 2025, the Delhi government announced new anti-pollution policies amid growing criticism of its seasonal approach. The measures include stricter vehicle checks, EV infrastructure expansion, and improved monitoring. However, experts say these are not enough unless backed by year-round action and regional cooperation. BulletsIn Vehicles from other states must now show valid PUC to
On April 2025, the Delhi government announced new anti-pollution policies amid growing criticism of its seasonal approach. The measures include stricter vehicle checks, EV infrastructure expansion, and improved monitoring. However, experts say these are not enough unless backed by year-round action and regional cooperation. BulletsIn Vehicles from other states must now show valid PUC to
251A new study by Tsinghua University reveals global plastic recycling rates remain stagnant at under 10%. Despite rising plastic production, most plastic is still made from fossil fuels. The findings come as world leaders prepare for another round of treaty talks on plastic pollution. BulletsIn Global recycling rate stuck below 10% in 2022 Over 400
A new study by Tsinghua University reveals global plastic recycling rates remain stagnant at under 10%. Despite rising plastic production, most plastic is still made from fossil fuels. The findings come as world leaders prepare for another round of treaty talks on plastic pollution. BulletsIn Global recycling rate stuck below 10% in 2022 Over 400
196India’s push to commercially implement GM mustard, approved by GEAC in 2022, has faced stiff opposition. The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging its rollout on April 15, 2025, following a 2024 verdict questioning procedural gaps and regulatory transparency. BulletsIn Supreme Court to hear GM mustard case on April 15, 2025 GEAC approved GM mustard
India’s push to commercially implement GM mustard, approved by GEAC in 2022, has faced stiff opposition. The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging its rollout on April 15, 2025, following a 2024 verdict questioning procedural gaps and regulatory transparency. BulletsIn Supreme Court to hear GM mustard case on April 15, 2025 GEAC approved GM mustard
104Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Navkar Mahamantra Divas event in New Delhi today, called climate change the biggest global crisis. He stressed that the solution lies in a sustainable lifestyle, long practiced by the Jain community. Modi linked India’s rising global influence to its spiritual and cultural traditions, while urging citizens to adopt nine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Navkar Mahamantra Divas event in New Delhi today, called climate change the biggest global crisis. He stressed that the solution lies in a sustainable lifestyle, long practiced by the Jain community. Modi linked India’s rising global influence to its spiritual and cultural traditions, while urging citizens to adopt nine
315On Tuesday, a parliamentary panel criticized the Environment Ministry for spending less than 1% of ₹858 crore allotted for pollution control in FY 2024–25. The panel flagged this underutilization despite the worsening air quality in India. It noted the delay was blamed on pending approval for the scheme’s extension, but said such justification was unacceptable
On Tuesday, a parliamentary panel criticized the Environment Ministry for spending less than 1% of ₹858 crore allotted for pollution control in FY 2024–25. The panel flagged this underutilization despite the worsening air quality in India. It noted the delay was blamed on pending approval for the scheme’s extension, but said such justification was unacceptable
154The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a heatwave for Delhi over the next three days, with a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan, where severe heat conditions are expected to persist. BulletsIn Delhi to experience heatwave conditions over the next three days. IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted a heatwave for Delhi over the next three days, with a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan, where severe heat conditions are expected to persist. BulletsIn Delhi to experience heatwave conditions over the next three days. IMD has issued a red alert for Gujarat and West Rajasthan
207The Supreme Court recently ruled that cutting down a large number of trees is a grave crime, even worse than murder. In this case, the court imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh for every tree felled illegally. The case involved the cutting of 454 trees in the protected Taj Trapezium Zone, and the court dismissed
The Supreme Court recently ruled that cutting down a large number of trees is a grave crime, even worse than murder. In this case, the court imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh for every tree felled illegally. The case involved the cutting of 454 trees in the protected Taj Trapezium Zone, and the court dismissed
