Published on: May 13, 2024
Snippets : 13 MAY 2024
Snippets : 13 MAY 2024
- A team from Nitte Mahalinga Adyanthaya Memorial (NMAM) Institute of Technology, Karkala in Udupi emerged victorious at the Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, showcasing their expertise alongside 2,350 students from 855 institutions across India. Notably, female participation increased to 28% this year, highlighting a positive trend in aviation enthusiasm among women.
- The Karnataka State Action Plan on Climate Change — Version 2 was developed in 2021 and approved by the central government for implementation, aligning with national and international climate commitments. It includes climate analysis at a district level, outlines impacts on sectors like agriculture, livestock, fisheries, forests, and water, and emphasizes both mitigation and adaptation strategies. The plan also includes a roadmap for implementation, financing sources, and institutional arrangements for monitoring progress
- BBMP plans to engage private entities, nonprofits, and citizens in lake maintenance via the “BBMP Community Involvement for Lake Conservation Policy, 2024,” pending Karnataka High Court approval. Private entities can fund or partner with BBMP, utilizing Schedule VII of the Companies Act for corporate funding. With 202 lakes under BBMP, focus is on rejuvenation and cost reduction. Proposed activities include installations and creating parks. The implementation process involves proposals to BBMP, engineer supervision, and KTCD Authority’s nod. Positive public feedback emphasizes tripartite agreements for fund and space integrity.
- Justice Brojendra Prasad Katakey’s panel appointed by the Meghalaya High Court highlighted slow progress in restoring coal mining damage, particularly from rat-hole mining. The Meghalaya Environment Protection and Restoration Fund (MEPRF) remains largely unutilized despite having substantial funds. Acid mine drainage continues to affect communities near abandoned mines. Recommendations include drone surveys to identify illegal coal deposits, actions against violators, and a call for concerned departments to act promptly for ecological restoration and fund utilization.
- Scientists at ICAR-NBFGR studying sea anemones near Lakshadweep discovered mass bleaching off Agatti Island, signaling environmental stress. Sea anemones are invertebrate aquatic animals with symbiotic relationships, commonly found near corals. Bleaching can disrupt these relationships, impacting marine biodiversity. Agatti Island, part of the Lakshadweep group, relies on fishing as the primary industry and faces concerns about bleaching’s impact on marine ecosystems.
- The 19th session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) concluded in New York, focusing on political commitments to forest protection and implementing the UN Strategic Plan for Forests (UNSPF) 2017-2030. UNFF, established in 2000 by ECOSOC, promotes sustainable forest management globally, aligning with key international agreements like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. The session aimed to foster collaboration and coherence in global forest management efforts.
