Current Affairs - Environment

The annual climate conference scheduled for November will lay particular stress on "Peace" and "Truce" to enable countries to focus on climate solutions amid ongoing conflicts. This emphasis aims to create a conducive environment for discussions and actions on addressing climate change issues during the conference, which will convene in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosting the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29).

The Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered species, was discovered in substantial numbers during the waterhole census in the National Desert Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This finding underscores the importance of conservation measures to protect this majestic bird species from further decline.

The world's first fully biodegradable pen, named the NOTE pen, was launched in India by Saurabh H Mehta from New Delhi. Featuring a recycled paper refill, non-toxic ink, and options of metal, paper, or bamboo exteriors, this innovation aims to address the significant issue of plastic waste generated by billions of discarded ballpoint pens annually.

Venezuela, situated on the northern coast of South America, became the first country globally to lose all its glaciers. By 2011, five of Venezuela's glaciers had disappeared, leaving only the Humboldt Glacier in the Sierra Nevada National Park. Despite efforts, even this glacier, also known as La Corona, has significantly diminished over time.

The Eco-Friendly Water Treatment Solution was developed by the Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy (IIPE) in Visakhapatnam. This innovative technology utilizes a Surface Modification Technique of Membrane to treat muddy river water efficiently while promoting environmental protection and sustainability.