Tree Planting Is Booming, but are they efficient at mitigating Climate Change?
Ambitious, high-level commitments for forest restoration and tree planting have been made as a result of the increasing focus on nature-based solutions (NbS) to address …
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Meet Top Young Climate Activists of 2022-23 from India, the real Climate Samurais!!!!
The last few years have been truly a testament to the power of youth in driving societal change, especially when it comes to climate issues. …
FMO publishes Climate Action Plan to 2030
FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, publishes its Climate Action Plan, as part of our obligations under the Climate Commitment of the Dutch Financial Sector …
IFC’s USD 400 million investment in HDFC to close India’s urban housing gap and boost green affordable housing
IFC’s $400 million loan to HDFC aims to boost green housing in the affordable segment to support the country’s shift toward a more sustainable growth path, creating jobs and ensuring longterm business growth. New investment will help close the urban housing gap and improve access to climate-smart affordable homes in India. IFC’s funding will help HDFC, India’s largest housing finance company, especially focus on its green affordable housing portfolio, with 75 percent ($300 million) of …
Dia Mirza and Climate Angels join Beco in Series A
Eco-Friendly Home & Personal Care D2C Startup Beco has announced that it has raised USD 3 million in series A led by Rukam Capital. The …
Rajya Sabha debates on steps to combat climate change
On Thursday, the Rajya Sabha began a brief debate titled “Serious Effects of Global Warming and the Need for Remedial Steps to Tackle it.” Tiruchi …
Rising climate expenses will certainly provide a challenge for nations and businesses in 2023
In a year marked by yet more climate-linked floods, hurricanes and droughts, governments and companies were forced to look more closely at the financial risks …
Infosys, JSW Steel, Wipro among top 5 companies that demonstrated leadership in environmental action: CDP Rating
The CDP ranking is based on their level of transparency and performance on climate change and water security. Globally, only a few companies are named …
Tata Power’s Club Enerji ‘Urja Mela’ brings together more than 500 students from 100+ schools
Commemorating National Energy Conservation Day on Wednesday, Tata Power reinforced its commitment towards a sustainable future with Club Enerji Urja Mela 2022, a nationwide platform …
UNCRD, AARC Deliberates on Redefining Multi-Layer Packaging Plastic Waste
On 23rd November 2022 United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) Japan, Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons (AARC), 3R Waste Foundation and International Academy of Environmental …