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BIS Establishes A New Environment and Ecology Department To Advance Standardisation

In its endeavour to advance standardisation, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has formed a new department for standardisation, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said in a statement on Tuesday. This department will focus on the standardisation of the issues related to the environment and ecology. The ministry has named it […]

Targets 20% Blending To Diversify Ethanol Production: Amit Shah to Sugar Mills

Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has called on sugar mills to explore alternative sources for ethanol production, focusing on achieving India’s 20 per cent ethanol blending target by 2025-26, well ahead of the original 2030 deadline.  Speaking at an event organised by the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF), Shah stressed the importance of […]

India’s Youth Key To Shaping Greener Future: CEEW’s Arunabha Ghosh

The only way to predict the future is to shape it and India’s youth are the key to building a greener, more sustainable world, said Arunabha Ghosh, CEO of the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (CEEW), who believes that India’s young population holds the power to drive the nation towards a sustainable future. In […]

Role Of Tech In Reducing The Workload For Women, Increasing Participation In Climate Action: Experts

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, women are emerging as pivotal agents of transformation, driving innovative solutions and championing sustainability across sectors. Recognizing this vital role, the German Embassy in New Delhi hosted a “Women as Agent of Climate Action” on 8 August 2024, focusing on the empowerment of women […]

We Must Learn How To Adapt, Without Facing Threat Of Extinction: ISRO Chief

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief stressed the importance of individual efforts to combat climate change. Speaking at an event on ‘Climate change: Science, projections, and climate action’, held by Atria University, he has thrown light on how small-scale efforts to combat climate change can significantly impact the environment. He also warned against the over-exploitation […]

Indo-German Collab Advances With Launch of Strategic Knowledge Paper On Sustainable Innovation in India

New Delhi hosted a conference titled “Sustainability: The Technology Imperative for Our Future: German Innovations in India,” a significant event organised by Fraunhofer and the German Embassy. The conference brought together the CEOs of top German companies such as Mercedes Benz, SAP, MERCK, Continental, Daimler Truck, FESTO, Siemens Healthineers, Bosch Global Software Technologies, and Infineon, […]

Embracing the challenge: Reinventing your decarbonisation strategy

Consumer awareness of decarbonisation as an urgent need is still low in many geographies; and mainstream finance still needs to grapple with these new realities, writes Ashay Gupta, Principal of Xynteo.  As we stand at the forefront of a pivotal moment in our planet’s history, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reshape our global economy. […]

ISRO’s Space Tech Vital For Sustainability, Governance: Chairman

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S. Somanath emphasised the crucial role of space technology in promoting sustainability and effective governance during a recent conference at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai. He highlighted the significance of ISRO’s fleet of nearly 50 satellites in providing vital data for various applications. Somanath stressed the need […]

EVERSOURCE CAPITAL Portfolio Generates 8.7 Mn Megawatt Hours of Renewable Energy: Annual Sustainability Report

Eversource Capital, a climate impact investor, has announced its fourth annual sustainability report, titled “Innovation. Inclusion. Impact.” The report highlights as of March 2024, including a reduction of 8.75 million tonnes of CO2e emissions, the generation of 106 million hours of renewable energy, and the facilitation of electric vehicle mobility, positively impacting 106 million lives. […]

NHAI Plantes 402.28 lakhs Trees Along National Highways: Centre

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has reported significant progress in its Green Highways Policy, implemented in 2015 to create more sustainable road infrastructure across India. According to a recent update, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has overseen the planting of 402.28 lakh trees along the country’s national highways. This large-scale plantation […]