tree plantation

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. …

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Green Buildings

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 …

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