In South Korea, nations meet in final round to address global plastic crisisNegotiators from around the globe convened in Busan, South Korea, to forge a treaty tackling the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Sharp...
25 Nov, 2024, 07.46 PM IST
Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in CanadaThe treaty talks began in Uruguay in December 2022 after Rwanda and Peru proposed the resolution that launched the process in March 2022.
30 Apr, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
India among 12 nations responsible for 60 pc of world's mismanaged plastic waste: ReportA new report by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action reveals that India, along with 11 other countries, is responsible for 60% of the world's m...
12 Apr, 2024, 05.23 PM IST
PM Modi dismisses objections of Pakistan, China on G20 meets in Kashmir, ArunachalIn a free wheeling interview, PM Modi dismissed rumours that Pakistan and China have expressed objections on G20 meets being held in Kashmi...
03 Sep, 2023, 07.51 PM IST
Net zero should not be an excuse to not get off fossil fuels, says Spinoza Prize winner Joyeeta GuptaJoyeeta Gupta, the Indian-origin scientist and professor of environment and development in the Global South at the University of Amsterdam,...
05 Aug, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
India's efforts to have strong outcomes at G20 annual summit receive support by grouping: Amitabh Kant"India has put forward multiple key proposals in front of the G20 countries with a view to shaping the global agenda and response to the cr...
15 Jul, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
Global players take key step on ending plastic pollutionThe committee is charged with developing the first international, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution, on land and at sea.
03 Jun, 2023, 11.11 PM IST
World Environment Day: Need to focus responses on areas causing environmental degradationData in public domain reveals that life expectancy has actually declined by 6-12 years in various regions of the world, varying with the in...
05 Jun, 2022, 10.03 AM IST
India is committed to address plastic pollution: India at UNEAMaking the national statement for India, Environment Secretary Leena Nandan also said that sustainable development is core to the country's...
01 Mar, 2022, 08.34 PM IST
At UNEA, India will play vital role on issues of sustainable use, recycle economy: Bhupender Yadav"India will also move a resolution at the UNEA on the issue of marine litter. We will try to reach a consensus with other member countries ...
28 Feb, 2022, 05.25 PM IST
India, France create road map for Indo-Pacific partnershipThe roadmap was issued during foreign minister S Jaishankar's ongoing visit to Paris. On Sunday, Jaishankar met his French counterpart Jean...
22 Feb, 2022, 08.16 AM IST
India, France agree to coordinate their positions, adapt to 'new challenges' to strengthen international law of the sea"This partnership marks a significant step-forward in India-France cooperation for maritime security," according to the roadmap released by...
21 Feb, 2022, 01.15 PM IST
PM's UNGA address will be truly significant as India enters Security Council: Ambassador TirumurtiThe annual session of the UN General Assembly begins on September 21 with the high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the...
19 Sep, 2020, 01.00 PM IST
Halting biodiversity loss and ecosystems degradation is central to Asia-Pacific region’s growth and well-beingThe 2018 report highlights the importance of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the development of the region
05 May, 2019, 08.13 PM IST
Eurasian Economic Union trade ties with India independent of ChinaChairman of the Eurasian Economic Union, TS Sargsyan, said that the consultations held in January serve as a preparatory stage before comme...
18 Aug, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
- 'Use of plastics can help lower CO2 emission'
Increased use of plastic in industries such as packaging and automobiles, among others, can help reduce global carbon emission levels that ...
26 Dec, 2009, 02.44 AM IST