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The Sleeping Giants: A Look at Dormant Volcanoes Volcanoes, with their fiery eruptions and awe-inspiring power, have captivated human imagination for centuries. But not all volcanoes are actively spewing lava and ash. Some, classified as dormant, lie in a state of slumber, their fiery potential hidden beneath a veneer of tranquility. While they may not … Read more
The Story in the Stones: A Journey Through Sedimentary Rocks Sedimentary rocks, the silent storytellers of Earth’s history, hold within their layers a chronicle of past environments, climates, and life forms. Unlike their igneous and metamorphic counterparts, born from fire and pressure, sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and cementation of sediments, the broken … Read more
The Power of Production: Understanding Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a cornerstone of economic analysis, providing a comprehensive snapshot of a nation’s economic health. It measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country’s borders over a specific period, typically a year or a quarter. Understanding GDP is … Read more
The Minamata Convention: A Global Effort to Combat Mercury Pollution The Minamata Convention on Mercury, adopted in 2013 and entering into force in 2017, stands as a landmark international agreement aimed at protecting human health and the environment from the harmful effects of mercury. This treaty, named after the Japanese city where a devastating case … Read more
The Rotterdam Convention: A Global Framework for Protecting Human Health and the Environment from Hazardous Chemicals The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, commonly known as the Rotterdam Convention, is a landmark international treaty aimed at protecting human health and the environment from … Read more
The IUCN: Guardians of Global Biodiversity The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) stands as a global authority on the status of the natural world and the measures needed to safeguard it. Founded in 1948, the IUCN has evolved into a unique and influential organization, bringing together governments, NGOs, scientists, and indigenous peoples to … Read more
The Global Tiger Forum: A Beacon of Hope for the World’s Tigers The roar of the tiger, once echoing across vast swathes of Asia, has been silenced in many places. Habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict have driven these magnificent creatures to the brink of extinction. In response to this crisis, the Global Tiger Forum … Read more
The CITES Treaty: A Lifeline for Endangered Species The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), often referred to as the CITES treaty, is a global agreement aimed at regulating international trade in endangered plants and animals. Established in 1973, CITES has become a cornerstone of international conservation efforts, … Read more
The subtopics of COP 11 Hyderabad are: Opening and welcome Adoption of the agenda and organization of work National communications and biennial update reports Anticipatory action Adaptation Loss and damage Finance Technology Capacity building Science and knowledge management Implementation and compliance Further work Closing The eleventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework … Read more
Rio+20: A Legacy of Promise and Progress, but Challenges Remain Twenty years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the world convened again in 2012 for Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. This gathering aimed to assess progress made on sustainable development goals and chart a new course for the future. … Read more