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 …
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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 …
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 …
Morocco, IRENA Partner to Boost Renewables and Green Hydrogen Development
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Environment (MEME) of the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to strengthen joint …
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. …
Supporting battery swapping solutions would lead to faster EV adoption: Chargeup
Founded in 2019 by Akshay Kashyap and Varun Goenka, Chargeup is building country’s one of the largest network of Battery Swapping Stations for e-rickshaws. The …
World Environment Day 2021: Join the climate conversation on Twitter
People on Twitter raise awareness about the climate crisis, organise for positive change in their communities, and connect with others passionate about protecting our planet. …
Incense manufacturer Cycle Pure earns Zero Carbon or Carbon Neutral Certification
Incense manufacturer Cycle Pure is the world’s first and only company in the home worship segment to earn the Zero Carbon or Carbon Neutral Certification. …