or UPSC aspirants, understanding environmental conventions isn’t merely about memorizing names; it’s about comprehending the collective efforts to mitigate environmental degradation and promote sustainability on a global scale.
In this blog series, we embark on an enlightening journey through the corridors of environmental diplomacy, armed with the invaluable tool of mnemonics. Mnemonics offer a systematic approach to memorization, enabling aspirants to retain and recall key details about environmental conventions effortlessly.
Gases monitored under Kyoto Protocol
Under KYOTO NCMS ( New Committed Mission Scheme ) has been set up and sponsored by HP
N = Nitrous Oxide
C = Carbon dioxide
M = Methane
S = Sulphur hexafluoride
H = Hydrofluorocarbon
P = Perfluorocarbons.
Sustainable Development Goal
Mnemonic: I HOPE We Can
I -Innovation (Goal 9)
Inequality (Goal 10)
H – Hunger (Goal 2)
Health (Goal 3)
O -Ocean (Goal 14)
P -Poverty (Goal 1)
Peace (Goal 16)
Partnership (Goal 17)
E – Education (Goal 4)
Energy (Goal 7)
Economic Growth (Goal 8)
Ecosystem (Goal 15)
W – Women (Goal 5)
Water (Goal 6)
C -Cities (Goal 11)
Consumption (Goal 12)
Climate Action (Goal 13)
National Air Quality Index Gases
Mnemonic: PCO se LANdline
P: Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10)
O: Ozone (O3)
C: Carbon Monoxide (CO)
S: Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
L: Lead (Pb)
A: Ammonia (NH3)
N: Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)
Also read about Mnemonic for Biosphere Reserve.