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WWF, FIDIC, AECOM Collaborate on Sustainable Infrastructure Guide

Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework has mobilised governments and businesses worldwide to conserve and restore natural ecosystems to address this issue   The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework has mobilised governments and businesses worldwide to conserve and restore natural ecosystems to address this issue. The infrastructure sector also needs to contribute to this mission, and integrating nature […]

Amazon’s Electric Delivery Promotes Last-Mile Green Deliveries

Amazon has unveiled the latest fleet of Mahindra Zor Grand three-wheeler EVs, which have been enhanced to improve the efficiency of last-mile deliveries   Amazon came up with a global last-mile fleet programme in India that exclusively uses electric vehicles for deliveries. The program offers comprehensive support to Delivery Service Partners (DSPs), including maintenance, charging, […]

Asia has fastest growth rate of wind, solar capacity at 35% per year: Report

The new study that highlights the Asian region as the global leader in wind and solar development coincides with government leaders, businesses and civil society organisations gathering in the southern Malaysian city of Johor Bahru this week to enhance cooperation and discuss climate solutions in Asia and the Pacific   Asian investments in renewable energy […]

Negotiations Resume On Global Treaty On Plastic Pollution

The leaders at the meeting agreed that to deal with plastic pollution, humanity must change the way it consumes, the way it produces, and the way it disposes of waste The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, aimed at developing an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, has […]

Greenhouse gases hit record high in 2022: UN

The three major greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide ,all reached unprecedented levels in 2022 United Nations on 15 November warned, Greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere has hit new record highs in 2022 with no sign of scale down. The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation said levels of the three main greenhouse […]

Asia-Pacific Climate Initiatives Target Net Zero Cities

City’s strategic use of municipal bonds, supported by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), has set a precedent in India for market-based fundraising   Nagpur is using groundwork for energy-efficient housing and comprehensive energy audits under the Building Energy Accelerator project.   The city has joined the Zero Carbon Buildings Accelerator initiative, […]

India Not To Compromise On Growing Energy Demand Of Indian Economy But Develop Responsibly: R K Singh

India’s per capita emissions are one-third of the world average, while developed countries have three times the world average.   Minister of Union Power and New & Renewable Energy R. K. Singh declared on Tuesday that India will responsibly expand its generation capacity while refusing to give in to the country’s mounting energy demands.   […]

EU brings law to hit fossil fuel imports with methane emissions limit

The law also bans most cases of flaring and venting, when companies intentionally burn off or release unwanted methane into the atmosphere, from 2025 or 2027 depending on the type of infrastructure The European Union reached a deal on Wednesday on a law to place methane emissions limits on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030, […]

India to invite bids for 20 critical minerals, including lithium, in 2 weeks

India plans to invite bids within two weeks for 20 crucial mineral blocks, encompassing minerals like lithium and graphite, aiming to bolster domestic resources for the green energy shift. State-run enterprises have been actively scouting the globe in search of these valuable mineral resources       India is set to start the bidding process […]