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The story so far: A United Nations report has revealed that many parts of India fall under the list of regions that are vulnerable to drought globally. The report also stated that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reduced by 2 to 5 per cent between 1998 and 2017 due to severe droughts in the country . Global drought vulnerability index 2022 | Photo Credit: Drought in Numbers, 2022 These and other global findings centred on drought were collated in the Drought in Numbers, 2022 report presented by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The Drought in Numbers report is a collection of data on the effects of droughts on our ecosystem and how they can be mitigated through efficient planning for the future. The report also helps inform negotiations surrounding key decisions by the UNCCD’s 197 member parties at the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15), currently underway in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Drought, land restoration, and related aspects such … [Read more...] about Explained | The UN report that highlights India’s vulnerability to drought

Uttarakhand reported the highest number of bird species , at 293, while the maximum number of checklists (lists of birds seen and heard by birdwatchers), at 192, was uploaded from Jammu & Kashmir, according to the primary report from birdwatchers in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal and Bhutan, who came together for a unique inter-country exercise to document as many birds of the mountain range as possible. Also Read The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds The Himalayas, the tallest mountain range in the world, with its snow-capped mountains, cold deserts, lush green forests and grasslands, and white waters of rivers, are home to numerous unique birds. The exercise was undertaken on May 14 and a total of 607 species have been documented so far, in just one day. The ‘Himalayan Bird Count’ programme aimed to celebrate the incredible bird diversity of the Himalayas. “Birdwatchers from Ladakh, including members of the Wildlife Conservation and Birds … [Read more...] about Birdwatchers from India, Nepal and Bhutan record Himalayan species

With the beauty industry being one of the biggest contributors to climate change, it's time we seriously took a look at sustainable and eco-friendly beauty product and brand alternatives. Skincare is the most profitable industry with an annual revenue of £2.8 billion, meanwhile the global beauty industry is estimated to be worth a staggering $603 billion (£446 billion). So it's no surprise that with all the packaging that comes with all the purchases we make, that our beauty and skincare regimes are massively contributing to climate change. Thankfully, there are lots of beauty and skincare brands that are now using eco-friendly and sustainable products and packaging - all that's needed is for us to make that change. But in order for us to make that all important change, we need to understand exactly what eco-friendly and sustainable is, and also what to look out for when we're buying. What does eco-friendly and sustainable mean? Sustainable : Able to be maintained - Many … [Read more...] about 10 sustainable and eco-friendly beauty brands including facetheory and Nails inc