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Climate needs same urgency as defense spending, COP31 Chief saysSpending on the issue by Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, fell last year and the nation missed a pledge on climate financing.
- Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusual
Johan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, clai...
India flags double standards on human rights, says UNHRC lacks focus on terror victimsIndia reaffirmed its dedication to human rights during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. The country emphasized the need for...
IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billionThe International Monetary Fund has achieved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for its lending programs. This agreement could potential...
'We carry Africa in our hearts and will build partnership for generations to come': JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss strategic cooperation. He he...
At Pre-COP31, Bhupender Yadav calls for closing climate gaps, fulfilling Paris Agreement commitments and accelerating implementationUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed COP31 priorities during the Pre-COP31 meetings in Fiji. He highlighted the need for br...
Stable institutions, steady pursuit of reforms will steer India to 2047 goal: Jean-Claude TrichetIndia's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047 hinges on institutional stability and sustained economic reforms. Former European Ce...
Louis Vuitton goes sheer and fluid for a hotter worldNicolas Ghesquiere showcased a spring/summer 2027 collection that highlights the impact of climate change on fashion. The collection featur...
Electricity, cash and crises: what's on the COP31 agenda?The upcoming COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey, is gearing up to tackle pressing climate change and energy challenges. The negotiations w...
Fashion promised to go green. Here’s how the New York Climate Week, behind closed doors, exposed the challenges of transforming the industryFashion is grappling with the dual challenges of rising fibre production and complex supply chain requirements. Sustainable alternatives ex...
The missing middle in Asia’s finance puzzle: AVPN CEO on MSMEs, capital and capabilityFrom MSME finance and AI skilling to blended capital and climate investment, AVPN CEO Naina Subberwal Batra explains why coordination is be...
‘Major food crisis’ looms in coming months: S JaishankarS. Jaishankar highlighted the looming food crisis caused by fertiliser shortages from geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Gulf. He emp...
Astana International Financial Centre explores to partner with India's GIFT CityAstana International Financial Centre is exploring potential collaboration with India's GIFT city due to regional proximity. This partnersh...
India a 'bright spot' amid uncertainty: Shaktikanta DasIndia recorded average annual real GDP growth of 7.9% between 2021-22 and 2025-26, while growth in the first quarter of 2026-27 stood at 7....
Clean Max Enviro Energy raises Rs 2,500 cr via green bondsIn a significant financial move, Clean Max Enviro Energy successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore by issuing green debt securities. The offering ...
North Star Renewable Energy appoints Shivanand Nimbargi as Managing Director and CEONorth Star Renewable Energy, a joint venture between British International Investment and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has appointed...
Experts propose 'carbon bank' to monetise Maharashtra's ecological wealthMaharashtra plans to create a 'Maharashtra Carbon Bank' to leverage its ecological resources for climate benefit. The proposed initiative a...
Nepal's leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a 'warning to the world' about climate changeNepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the U.N. General Assembly to emphasize Nepal's suffering from climate change. He stated the r...
From counter-terrorism to climate finance, MEA Secy Dalela highlights India's priorities at UN meetingsSecretary (Economic Relations) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sudhakar Dalela participated in three engagements which brought to...
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for themClimate-related disasters in the Himalayas have intensified, leading to devastating impacts on communities and economies. Aid cuts have sig...