Aahwahan Foundation to plant over a million trees from Kashmir to Kanyakumari
Aahwahan Foundation, a Bengaluru-based NGO has taken the initiative to plant 1 Million trees from Kashmir to Kanyakumari by the end of 2021. While going …
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Extreme heat events in China above global average: Blue Book on Climate Change
Extreme heat events in China are on the rise, which is above global average with intensity of typhoons landing in the country increasing, according to …
IFC, HDFC Partners to Promote Affordable Green Housing Finance for Low-income Borrowers in India
Low- and middle-income borrowers will be able to own homes with improved access to finance, thanks to a new investment aiming to boost affordable housing finance in …
The momentum of climate action can be accelerated when there is enough financial support: Yadav
The momentum of climate action can be accelerated only when there is enough financial and technological support to developing nations, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav …
Poor operation and maintenance of water harvesting threatening water security in Yavatmal: Study
According to a study by the Institute for Sustainable Communities water security in Yavatmal district could be at risk if steps are not taken to …
Vedanta Aluminium invites waste-to-wealth partnerships with cement industry for low-carbon products
Vedanta Aluminium Business invites partnerships from cement producers for using its by-products for manufacturing low-carbon cement. The company expressed its interest for long-term collaboration with …
Focus on COVID and Climate Finance to Help Post-COVID Economic Recovery: IFC regional director
IFC has appointed Hector Gomez Ang as Regional Director for South Asia. Based in New Delhi, he will play a critical role in boosting IFC’s …
Climate-focused investors give warm welcome to EU masterplan
European Union climate masterplan to raise the cost of pollution and eliminate emissions is a step towards a single carbon price that many investors striving …
World Bank Group Increases Support for Climate Action in Developing Countries
The World Bank Group has announced its new Climate Change Action Plan that aims to deliver record levels of climate finance to developing countries, reduce emissions, strengthen …
River water quality in India did not improve during COVID lockdowns: CSE
India has 39 glaciers and water bodies that are melting fast and have recorded more than 40 per cent increase in water levels since 2009. …