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Stronger Collaboration Requires On Environment, Climate Change among BIMSTEC: Report

The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is ramping up its environmental protection efforts in response to growing climate change threats. The multilateral organisation, which includes countries surrounding the Bay of Bengal, is placing increased emphasis on preserving the region’s unique ecological heritage while sustainably developing its blue economy. Recent […]

Climate Change Intensifies Monsoon Extremes in India, Study Finds

A recent study has revealed that over 84 per cent of Indian districts are now exposed to extreme heat waves, with 70 per cent experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events. The study, titled “Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate,” conducted by IPE Global and Esri India, was released at an event at […]

Adani Energy Solutions raises USD 1 bn in record Qualified Institutional Placement

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) has achieved a milestone by raising Rs 8,373 crore (USD 1 billion) through its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), marking the largest QIP ever conducted in India’s power sector. According to a press release, the QIP, which is AESL’s first equity raise since its demerger and listing from Adani Enterprises Limited […]

Kerala Govt Should Make Plan For Ecosensitive Zone”: Bhupender Yadav on Wayanad landslides

As the search and rescue operations are still underway in landslide-hit Wayanad, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday that there have been illegal human habitation and illegal mining activity going on under the protection of the local government, adding that the state government should make a plan for the ecosensitive zone. “It is an […]

NF Railway Pushes Renewable Energy’s Use Via Solar to Save Money

To reduce dependency on fossil fuels for energy and achieve the target of zero carbon emissions by 2030, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), in line with the policy of Indian Railways, adopted various steps on Tuesday to generate more green energy by installing rooftop solar power plants in service buildings and other installations across the […]

Lowering Carbon Emissions Is 21st Century’s Greatest Economic Opportunity

Fighting climate change would bolster economic growth in the region and across the globe said US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen while she visited the mouth of the Amazon River, Bloomberg mentioned. After a meeting with finance ministers from the Amazon region, Yellen stated that the shift required to lower carbon emissions is “the single greatest […]

Maharashtra Govt, Schneider Electric To Leverage AI, ML To Tackle Water Mismanagement

India is grappling with a severe water crisis, losing 40 per cent of its water due to leaks, which threatens its economic progress. According to a report by Niti Aayog, India is facing the worst water crisis in its history, with nearly 600 million people experiencing high to extreme water stress. Additionally, India ranks 120 […]

No Environmental Impact Assessment Studies For Sagarmala Project In Assam: Centre

The Assam government has informed that no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies have been conducted for the Sagarmala Projects in the state, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said this in a written reply in Lok Sabha. EIA is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or […]

Tata International To Boost Production Of Sustainable Leather To 50% In 4 Years  

Tata International on Monday launched Phoenix Leather, an eco-friendly product under its Earthcare® Leather range. Developed through a patented collaboration with the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, Phoenix Leather marks a significant advancement in sustainable leather technology. P. Rajasekaran, Business Head – Finished Leather Business at Tata International, emphasized,“Tata International’s Earthcare® Leather range aims […]

Caspian Debt Introduces Credit Facility To Support Climate-adaptation In Agriculture

Caspian Debt (Caspian Impact Investments) has launched an innovative loan product designed to boost resilience against the negative impacts of climate change. This first-of-its-kind credit facility is specifically tailored to enable Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) to fund climate-adaptive products in the agricultural sector. In alignment with the Caspian Debt’s mission to enable the growth of companies […]