CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Emissions Gap Report 2016 The UN Environment Emissions Gap Report assesses the latest scientific studies on current and estimated future greenhouse gas emissions and compares these with the emission levels permissible for the world to progress on a least-cost pathway to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The UNEP Frontiers reports draw attention to emerging issues of environmental concern. Novel environmental issues are constantly arising, and there is a need to produce scientific assessments for the attention of policymakers and practitioners for their timely and effective action.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Frontiers report identifies and offers solutions to three environmental issues: urban noise pollution, wildfires and phenological shifts that merit attention and action from governments and the public at large to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.