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Satellite researchers studied China’s desert solar farms; vegetation developed across 30.8 square kilometres within and around the installationsSolar farms in the arid deserts of China are transforming barren landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers n...
India-France-UAE form trilateral cooperation initiative with special focus on defence, energy & IORThe three sides agreed that the trilateral initiative will serve as a forum to promote the design and execution of cooperation projects in ...
World counts on India to mobilise credible actions to deliver on 2030 Agenda, Paris Agreement': UN chiefIn his message to a special 'India@75' event on 'Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action', the UN chief underlined that as home to th...
India will be part of the solution, be it net zero emissions or other issues: Environment minister Bhupender Yadav on COP26 climate talksIndia will raise the issue of inadequacy of climate finance by developed nations, the need to enhance climate ambitions, discuss adaptation...
Scientists urge speedy switch to renewables in Middle EastGeorge Zittis, a scientist at the Cyprus Institute's Climate and Atmosphere Research Center, said that although this "can't happen overnigh...
Bringing climate security into UNSC discourse has potential to disrupt nature of overall discussions: IndiaSpeaking at the UNSC open debate on 'Climate and Security' Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Reenat Sandhu said India is...
Tax, investment and pay in an ESG focussed worldThe driving force will be inclusion, equity, diversity and comprehensive availability. World and corporate investments will pivot from pure...
India "walking the talk" on climate change commitments, says Prakash Javadekar at COP 25Speaking at a high-level meeting at the ongoing UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 25 in Madrid, the minister presented...
Restoring land for livelihoods, climate and economyBetter management of existing water systems, along with the use of more efficient irrigation technologies are essential.
The need to innovate in food, water and energy systems for healthy landIndia faces the challenge to produce more food with the same or a reduced land area, less water and energy.
Modi assures French President to make Paris Climate accord success despite skepticism of big powersIndia and France at Thursday’s Summit reaffirmed the importance of fulfilling the commitments under UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
India aims to partner with UN to promote use of solar energyIndia was the global host for the World Environment Day celebrations this year.Marking the day, the Indian government announced its pledge ...
- Substantially reducing emission intensity of GDP: India
"Walking the talk, India's climate action plans are a reflection of our strongest commitment to contribute with our full might to the globa...
Centre to help for scheme for beautification of AravalisUnion minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday assured that the central government will extend all possible support to any scheme for enhancing t...
IKEA pledges 1 billion euros to help slow climate changeIKEA, the world's biggest furniture retailer, pledged on Thursday to spend 1 billion euros ($1.13 billion) on renewable energy.
- 'We need to become as global as the problems we tackle'
As an NGO known for its aggressive, eye-catching protests on environmental issues across the world, Greenpeace is rediscovering what it mea...