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Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
Why the 2026 World Cup could be football's biggest climate polluter yet, according to new researchThe upcoming FIFA Men's World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico faces criticism for its environmental impact. Researchers warn it could be ...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
‘The upcoming El Nino event could cost India $1 trillion in losses’An impending El Nino event threatens global economies, with India facing potential losses exceeding one trillion dollars. This climate phen...
Extreme weather to drive $20 trillion in global spendingAnalysts note that companies involved in environmental adaptation and mitigation have already outperformed the broader market significantly.
Saving supply chains from climate shocks is a lure for investorsCompanies are increasingly focused on supply chain resilience. This trend is expected to continue, offering new opportunities and protectin...
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
India released nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties during 2014-25: GovtIndia has released 2,996 climate-resilient crop varieties from 2014 to 2025. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research led this effort. C...
India-Germany climate talk sees discussions on strengthening resilience and adaptationIndia and Germany are boosting climate adaptation efforts. A new German grant of up to 20 million Euros will support India's National Adapt...
UNCTAD forecasts fall in cross-border investment in climate change mitigation“Between January and September 2022, climate mitigation and adaptation sectors had, respectively, 7% and 12% fewer new projects announced, ...
Developing countries may need $300 billion annually by 2030 for adapting to face climate change
Asian Development Bank boosts climate financing goal to $100 billion through 2030Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa said that the fight against climate change will be won or lost in Asia & the Pacific and...
- JSW-The Times of India 8th edition calls out green warriors to apply for Earth Care Awards
Ahead of Paris climate meet, FICCI shares views on mitigation with governmentFICCI has shared with the government its perspectives on mitigation and adaptation measures and voluntary emission cuts, days before India ...
NABARD accredited by UN's Green Climate FundGovernment said the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has been accredited by the Green Climate Fund.
- India gets monetary assistance from World Bank for taking up climate resilient adaptation measures
India on Friday signed an agreement with World Bank for assistance of US $ 8 million to take up various adaptation measures in rural areas ...
Government invites agencies to implement climate projects under GCFThe applications are invited for consideration and selection as 'National Implementing Entity (NIE) of GCF and eventual accreditation by th...
Lima hunt for balanced clean-air solutionIndia's demand came even as rich nations remain obsessed with "mitigation" efforts and goals.
- India makes a strong case for adaptation measures at Lima climate talks
With the countries here negotiating crucial points in the run up to the next year's global climate agreement, India on Wednesday made a str...
- Prakash Javadekar asks developed world to put their money where their mouth is on climate change
Making a pitch for adaptation measures, Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar said adaptation was vital to respond to the impacts of...