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Key UN report to flag how ecosystems are under stress due to climate change

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Key UN report to flag how ecosystems are under stress due to climate change

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II (WG) report will be released on 28 February, focusing on ecosystem limitations, biodiversity hotspots and human adaptation to climate change.

The report, drawn up by the IPCC, which is monitored by the United Nations, will highlight ecosystems that may no longer tolerate the impacts of climate change and reach tipping points.

Some ecosystems are approaching a tipping point, IPCC WG II co-chair Hans-Otto Pörtner said on Thursday. Coral reefs are in decline, and about 70 to 90 percent of their surface could be affected by 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming, which will affect coastal protection and fisheries.

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Other ecosystems, such as the Amazon and African rainforests, are losing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, Portner said.

Debra Roberts, co-chair of IPCC WG II, said: “There will be a cross-section on loss and damage from the climate crisis, which documents how the physical changes caused by the climate crisis are stressing ecosystems.”
The report will also highlight how human societies, climate systems and ecosystems are interconnected, so the impacts will affect everyone. “Humans depend on ecosystem services, and species richness is an indicator of ecosystem health,” Portner said. Humans also have severe constraints, and certain parts of the planet have become uninhabitable, he added. Portner said that was specified in the report.

The report will specify hard and soft limits for adaptation. The hard limit is related to the adaptive capacity that the ecosystem has reached, while the soft limit refers to the time when the adaptive capacity has been reached but can be changed. A community that can adapt with measures such as additional funding for infrastructure is an example of a soft limit.

These changes are unprecedented, Roberts said. “We have to act now and no one at any level can be left out of this challenge, but we can’t seem to respond,” she said. Portner added: “We are at war with nature and need to turn that around. That’s the vision for human well-being.”

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There will also be a chapter on the coronavirus and the climate crisis in the report. “Because of poor ecosystems, those species that act as pathogen host carriers survive best. That’s critical,” Portner said.

The report will also focus on regional priorities and information detailing human communities and their resilience and vulnerabilities.

The report is significant because there is consensus that even a 1.5°C increase would be dangerous for the planet, leading to violations of important tipping points — large biophysical elements that regulate the climate system, such as the Greenland ice sheet.

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

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DTC to start electric buses from 3 Delhi ISBTs to Noida airport by May end

The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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