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Google.org supports Indian Innovators In Building Climate Resilience

Supported by a USD 5 Million grant from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, the APAC Sustainability Seed Fund 2.0 by Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) has selected four India-based organizations, INREM Foundation, CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), Institute for Financial Management and Research (WELL Labs), and Gujarat Mahila Housing Sewa Trust (MHT), among 14 others […]

AR, VR Make Sustainability Education More Engaging, Impactful: Blue Planet Skill’s Mehrotra

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are revolutionising the way we approach education, particularly in complex and critical areas like the circular economy. These technologies offer a unique ability to immerse students in real-world scenarios, making abstract concepts tangible and engaging, said Harsh Mehrotra, CEO and Co-Founder of Blue Planet Skills in an interview […]

India Surpasses Emission Intensity Target, Eyes Net-Zero By 2070: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

India has already surpassed its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target for reducing emission intensity, originally set at 33 per cent by 2030, according to Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference, Singh highlighted the government’s active role in achieving net-zero […]

EET Fuels Appoints Adrian Curry as Chief Decarbonisation Officer

EET Fuels, the trading name of Essar Oil (UK), has informed the appointment of Adrian Curry as its Chief Decarbonisation Officer, effective from 2 September 2024. In this new role, Adrian will spearhead the company’s energy transition strategy, aiming to establish one of the world’s leading low-carbon process refineries. His background includes roles as Chair, […]

MoS Kriti Vardhan Singh Calls For Emission Disclosure In Electronic Ads

Electronic devices should include information about the amount of emissions they produce in their product advertisements, said Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change while speaking at an industry event on Thursday in New Delhi. While speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference 2024, Singh added that this […]

Gen Z: Eco-Warriors

As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, a new breed of eco-warriors is emerging from the ranks of the workforce — Gen Z. In a time when the global community is increasingly focused on the critical issues of climate change and environmental sustainability, a new cohort of employees […]

India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 195 GW, Solar Leading At 44%: Report

India’s renewable energy sector has achieved a significant milestone, with its total capacity reaching 195 gigawatts (GW) as of 30 June 2024. According to a report by JMK Research, solar energy remains the dominant source, contributing 44 per cent of the total renewable capacity. Wind and large hydro each account for 24 per cent of […]

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Slams Centre For Inaction On Air Pollution

The opposition attacked the government, accusing it of neglecting the worsening air pollution crisis in India. Jairam Ramesh, General Secretary (Communications) of the Indian National Congress (INC), condemned the government’s inaction and policy failures in addressing the public health emergency posed by air pollution. Ramesh highlighted alarming findings from recent studies, including one published in […]

Bio-E3 Policy will be a game changer: S&T Minister

“The new Bioeconomy policy rolled out by the Modi Govt is set to place India as a global leader in the years to come”, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh while briefing the media about the recent Union Cabinet decision on the ambitious BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Employment, and Environment) Policy, heralding a transformative shift in […]

NGT Directs Delhi Chief Secy To Ascertain Authority’s On Illegal Groundwater Extraction

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Chief Secretary of Delhi to determine which authority is responsible for regulating illegal groundwater extraction. The directive follows confusion among various respondents about their responsibilities. The issue involved was the illegal extraction of groundwater by 536 hotels/guest houses operating in the Paharganj area of Delhi. On 06.02.2024, […]