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PM Modi, CEO Of UAE-based DP World Discuss Potential Investment Plans In India

Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said his Group has invested almost two-and-a-half billion dollars and is going to invest more in the next three years, post-meeting the Prime Minister of India    In a post on X(formerly Twitter), Prime Minister Modi said the discussions revolved especially around creating sustainable, green and energy-efficient ports and world-class sustainable logistic […]

1,900 Government Buildings In Jammu And Kashmir Go Solar; Targeting 20,000 More By December 2025

Rooftop solar power plants in 20,000 buildings add 300 MW   According to Saurabh Bhagat, Commissioner Secretary of Science and Technology, about 1,900 government buildings in Jammu and Kashmir had rooftop solar power plants installed as part of a substantial programme. By the end of 2025, another 20,000 structures are expected to be solarised. There are […]

IIFCL Plans To Generate INR 2,000 Crore Via Green Bonds

As of December 2023, the company  profits  Rs 1,189 crore, with loan sanctions totalling Rs 30,315 crore, surpassing the figures from the previous fiscal year in just three quarters  To finance sustainable projects, India Infrastructure Finance Company  (IIFCL) plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore in the next six months, marking its debut in the green bond market. […]

Supreme Court Directs CPCB To Undertake Scientific Studies On Pollution From Stone Crushing Units

The tribunal orders and directs the prospective  units to obtain Environmental Clearance from State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) West Bengal, for their operation in the state   The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been ordered by the Supreme Court to carry out research and collect information regarding the pollution that originates from stone-crushing facilities. A 1 May , […]

CMAI Collaborates With VCMI To Enhance Carbon Credit Trading Landscape In India

The collaboration focuses on supporting stakeholders in expanding carbon finance activities across key sectors in India  The Carbon Markets Association of India (CMAI) and the London-based Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI) have teamed in a calculated effort to support carbon credit trading in India. According to a recent statement from CMAI, the partnership intends […]

India Introduces National Forest Certification Scheme

A comprehensive investigation into deforestation and greenwashing   by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) conducted  in March of this year cast serious doubts over the credibility of existing certifications  The Indian government introduced the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in response to growing international concerns about deforestation and the illegal wood trade. […]

Climate Change Made 2011-2020 Decade Wetter And Warmer For India: WMO

Globally, glaciers thinned by about 1 metre per year, impacting water supplies for millions  The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released a report during the UN climate conference , highlighting the impact of worsening climate change on India during the 2011–2020 decade. The report, offering a long-term perspective, pointed to sustained trends without variations attributed to […]

Gautam Adani Pitches For Balanced Approach To Energy

The share of coal-fired electricity in India’s power mix is projected to rise to 77 per cent by 2025, subsequently decreasing to 71 per cent in 2030 and 52 per cent in 2050 as renewable power gains traction  During the ongoing 28 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, billionaire Gautam Adani has underscored the […]

ADB Supports Climate-Resilient Power System Enhancement In Uttarakhand, India

The Uttarakhand Climate Resilient Power System Development Project will modernise the power network infrastructure by introducing an advanced and climate–resilient underground cable system The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a USD200 million loan aimed at enhancing the power supply infrastructure in Uttarakhand, India, with a focus on improving quality, efficiency, and reliability. The project […]