Cabinet approves for resolution to open International Solar Alliance membership
The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave ex-post facto approval for India moving a resolution for opening up of International Solar Alliance (ISA) membership to all …
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Green Climate Fund approves USD 1 billion for projects in poor countries
Officials overseeing a UN-backed fund to help poor countries tackle climate change have approved more than USD 1 billion in new investments after a four-day …
India contributes whopping $1 million to UN’s ambitious solar project
India has contributed a whopping $1 million for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the imposing UN building at the world body’s …
UN secretary general to attend second Global RE-Invest summit in National Capital
UN secretary general Antonio Guterres will be visiting India to attained 2nd Global RE-Invest summit and the first assembly of ISA in National Capital on …
UN enters into a partnership with Google to track environmental changes
The UN has entered into a partnership with Google to monitor the impacts of human activity on global ecosystems by using sophisticated online tools. The …
Scientists from IIT Madras developed solar powered system to convert plastic into fuel
Scientists from IIT Madras have developed a solar powered system to convert non-recyclable plastic into fuel that can substitute diesel used in generators, furnaces and …
India aims to partner with UN to promote use of solar energy
India aims to partner with the UN to use solar energy at the world body’s premises as part of the efforts to protect and preserve …
UN maritime agency holds meeting aimed at curbing greenhouse emissions from ships
The UN maritime agency is holding a weeklong meeting aimed at curbing emissions from ships. Environmental activists say that while shipping contributes only 2-3 per …
India’s imposition of duty on China imports and GST slowed solar capacity additions: UN Report
United Nations (UN) in its latest report said that India’s imposition of duty on Chinese solar cells and modules shipped and levy of Goods and …
Exicom installs first electric vehicle charging station at UN office
Exicom installed the first electric vehicle charging station at United Nation office in Lodhi Estate. It is part of the plan to develop EV charging …