UN Events

The United Nations will focus on urgent environmental issues through four major sessions over the coming months, addressing global warming, biodiversity loss, desertification, and plastic pollution.

Event	Focus	Location
COP16 on Biodiversity	Oct 2024: Assessing progress since 2022 to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 and presenting national strategies.	Cali, Colombia
COP29 on Climate Change	Nov 2024: Discussing climate finance for developing countries, transitioning from fossil fuels, and securing funds.	Azerbaijan
COP16 on Desertification	Dec 2024: Addressing land degradation caused by climate variation and human activities, aiming for significant action.	Saudi Arabia
Plastics Treaty	Nov 2024: Finalizing an international treaty to combat plastic pollution, focusing on limiting production vs. promoting recycling.	South Korea

Dig Deeper: Read about the various UN agencies concerned for upcoming UN events.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has offered its expertise to address the impact of climate change on India’s aquaculture…

The SOWC-2024 report warns of an unprecedented planetary crisis affecting nearly half of the world’s children (one billion), living in…

The Delhi Solar Portal was launched to promote rooftop solar panel installations, enabling residents to generate power and reduce electricity…

Delhi’s air quality has reached hazardous levels, despite a reported five-year decline in stubble burning in Punjab. Experts suggest under-reporting…

Thai Sacbrood Virus:The Thai Sacbrood virus outbreak devastated around 90% of Asiatic honey bee colonies in South India in 1991-92…

At Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh, ten elephants died due to suspected Kodo millet toxicity. The incident exposed…

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