Environment and Ecology — Reports and Indices
1. Environment and Ecology — Reports and Indices
Context: Various international and national organizations publish reports and indices on environment, climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development. These are frequently asked in UPSC examinations.
| Organization | Report/Index |
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| UNEP |
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| World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) |
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| UNCCD |
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| UNESCO |
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| UNFCCC |
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| IRENA |
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| International Energy Agency (IEA) |
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| Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) |
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| Economist Impact |
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| International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
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| INCOIS |
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| Ministry of Jal Shakti |
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| International Cryosphere Climate Initiative |
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| Wildlife Justice Commission |
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| Oxfam International |
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| India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
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| World Wide Fund (WWF) |
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| International Rhino Foundation |
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| World Bank |
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| FAO |
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Key Takeaways for UPSC
- UNEP: Adaptation Gap Report, Emissions Gap Report, Production Gap Report, An Eye on Methane
- WMO: State of the Global Climate, Greenhouse Gas Bulletin, State of Global Water Resources, State of the Climate in Asia
- UNCCD: Global Land Outlook
- UNESCO: World Water Development Report, State of Ocean Report
- UNFCCC: NDC Synthesis Report
- IRENA: World Energy Transition Outlook
- IEA: World Energy Outlook, Breakthrough Agenda Report, Renewable Energy Report
- BIRAC: India's Bioeconomy Report
- Economist Impact: Global Food Security (GFS) Index
- IOM: World Migration Report
- INCOIS: Coastal Vulnerability Index
- Ministry of Jal Shakti: Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report
- International Cryosphere Climate Initiative: State of the Cryosphere Report
- Wildlife Justice Commission: Convergence of Wildlife Crime with Other Forms of Organised Crime
- Oxfam International: Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%
- IMD: Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index
- WWF: Living Planet Report
- International Rhino Foundation: State of Rhino Report
- World Bank: Carbon Pricing Report
- FAO: State of World's Forest Report
2. Summary: Reports and Indices at a Glance
| Organization | Key Reports | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| UNEP | Adaptation Gap, Emissions Gap, Production Gap | Climate change, emissions, adaptation |
| WMO | State of Global Climate, GHG Bulletin, Water Resources | Climate, weather, water |
| UNCCD | Global Land Outlook | Land degradation, desertification |
| UNESCO | World Water Development, State of Ocean | Water, ocean |
| IEA | World Energy Outlook, Renewable Energy | Energy, renewables |
| IRENA | World Energy Transition Outlook | Renewable energy |
| WWF | Living Planet Report | Biodiversity, wildlife |
| FAO | State of World's Forest | Forests, agriculture |
| World Bank | Carbon Pricing Report | Carbon pricing, climate finance |
| BIRAC | India's Bioeconomy Report | Biotechnology, bioeconomy |
| IMD | Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index | Drought, aridity |
| Oxfam | Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99% | Climate inequality |
High-Yield Interactive UPSC Quiz (Environment Reports and Indices)
Q1. The Emissions Gap Report is published by which organization?
Correct Answer: B. The Emissions Gap Report is published by UNEP. It provides an annual assessment of the gap between current greenhouse gas emissions and the levels needed to achieve the Paris Agreement goals.
Q2. The State of Global Climate Report is published by:
Correct Answer: B. The State of Global Climate Report is published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). It provides a comprehensive assessment of global climate conditions and trends.
Q3. The Global Land Outlook is published by:
Correct Answer: C. The Global Land Outlook is published by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). It provides a comprehensive analysis of land degradation and sustainable land management.
Q4. The World Energy Outlook is published by:
Correct Answer: B. The World Energy Outlook is published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is the flagship publication providing comprehensive analysis of global energy trends.
Q5. Which organization publishes the Living Planet Report?
Correct Answer: C. The Living Planet Report is published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It tracks global biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Q6. The State of World's Forest Report is published by:
Correct Answer: C. The State of World's Forest Report is published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It provides a comprehensive analysis of forest conditions and trends.
Q7. The World Water Development Report is published by:
Correct Answer: B. The World Water Development Report is published by UNESCO. It provides a comprehensive assessment of the world's freshwater resources.
Q8. India's Bioeconomy Report is published by:
Correct Answer: B. India's Bioeconomy Report is published by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), highlighting the growth and potential of India's bioeconomy.
Q9. The Carbon Pricing Report is published by:
Correct Answer: C. The Carbon Pricing Report is published by the World Bank. It provides a comprehensive analysis of carbon pricing mechanisms globally.
Q10. The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is published by:
Correct Answer: C. The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is published by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO). It provides annual information on atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases.