Living Planet Report

Question 1

who publishes it

Answer 1

The Living Planet Report is published every two years by the World Wide Fund for Nature since 1998. It is based on the Living Planet Index and ecological footprint calculations.

Question 2

What was the key highlight of the year

Answer 2

Global soil Biodiversity Atlas

Question 3

What is it

Answer 3

An Atlas that measures soils threat. India is Marked RED as it’s soil is in danger

Question 4

What is WWF

Answer 4

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international non-governmental organization founded in 1961, working in the field of the wilderness preservation, and the reduction of human impact on the environment.

Question 5

Tell some initatives of WWF

Answer 5

1 Living Planet Index and ecological footprint calculation

2 Earth Hour and Debt-for-Nature Swap

Question 6

What is Debt for Nature swap

Answer 6

Debt-for-nature swaps are financial transactions in which a portion of a developing nation’s foreign debt is forgiven in exchange for local investments in environmental conservation measures

Question 7

What is earth hour

Answer 7

The event is held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on a specific day towards the end of March, as a symbol of commitment to the planet