Sunkonnect plans to cut 15% carbon dioxide emissions in educational institutes over 4 yearsSunkonnect's ambitious plan targets 34 million tonnes of CO2 reduction. The firm will install solar rooftops on over 5,000 schools. Energy ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Nations way off track to meet climate goals: UNThe seventh edition of the Global Environment Outlook (GEO-7), A Future We Want, released at the seventh UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi...
09 Dec, 2025, 11.44 PM IST
India commits to 30 per cent protected areas in updated biodiversity planIndia's updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aims to protect 30 percent of its land, inland water, and coastal and marine...
01 Nov, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
Landmark EU nature restoration plan gets final approval as bloc gives the green lightThe law, which aims at restoring ecosystems, species and habitats in the EU, was finally adopted at a meeting of environment ministers at L...
17 Jun, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
Over 80 pc people support cutting plastic production to save biodiversity, climate: SurveyGreenpeace's survey across 19 countries reveals significant support for cutting plastic production, transitioning to reusable packaging, an...
04 Apr, 2024, 11.03 PM IST
Want to prevent global warming? Eat less meat & dairyPlant-based meats are not just a novel food product, but a critical opportunity for achieving food security and climate goals while also ac...
15 Sep, 2023, 07.38 PM IST
Want to save the planet? Swap half of meat & dairy consumption with plant-based foods, says studyReplacing half of animal products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 31% and halt land degradat...
13 Sep, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
COP15: India calls for new, dedicated fund for biodiversity conservationSo far, the Global Environment Facility which caters to multiple conventions, including the UNFCCC and UN Convention to Combat Desertificat...
18 Dec, 2022, 11.06 AM IST
Area-based targets for biodiversity conservation not acceptable: IndiaArea-based targets for biodiversity conservation are a one-size-fits-all approach that is not acceptable, India has said at the UN biodiver...
17 Dec, 2022, 10.33 AM IST
Our future, our voice': What India's youth want from COP15As 196 countries chalk out a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) during the COP15 conference here - a process that began at the U...
15 Dec, 2022, 04.39 PM IST
Road to COP 26: India may pledge to ‘30by30’ to conserve land, ocean waterThough it has not officially committed to the cause espoused by the West, including the administration of US President Joe Biden, India has...
19 Jun, 2021, 10.17 PM IST
Earth Day: Saving the planet may cost USD 100 billion per yearScientists now estimate that society must urgently come to grips this coming decade to stop the very first human-made biodiversity catastro...
22 Apr, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
India among first five nations to submit Sixth National Report: Enironment MinistryThe submission of national reports is a mandatory obligation on parties to international treaties, including the CBD.
29 Dec, 2018, 08.14 PM IST
UN biodiversity conference outcome a huge achievement: IndiaIndia on Monday claimed a "huge" achievement with nations agreeing to increase funding for halting rate of biodiversity loss, despite econo...
22 Oct, 2012, 06.32 PM IST
- Rich nations refuse to commit money to conserve biodiversity
A day after PM Manmohan Singh kick-started the 'Hyderabad Pledge' by announcing $50 million for biodiversity conservation, the developed co...
18 Oct, 2012, 02.48 AM IST
- Geneva meet stresses action to save biodiversity
The one-day Geneva meeting was attended by 11 ministers of countries that have held or will hold the presidency of the conference of partie...
04 Sep, 2010, 04.12 AM IST
- Biodiversity issues: Take US in the fold
Under the leadership of Germany, the parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity committed to achieve a significant reduction in the ...
28 May, 2009, 03.50 AM IST