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Private Entities In Madhya Pradesh Set To Restore Degraded Forests For Carbon Credits

The state’s new draft policy encourages private investment in afforestation projects to restore 3.7 million hectares of degraded forest, offering carbon credits and promoting environmental sustainability   Madhya Pradesh is taking a bold step toward restoring its degraded forests by involving private players in afforestation projects. A new draft policy, titled ‘Forest Restoration Using CSR, […]

Global Plastic Treaty Talks Set To Resume In Geneva Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Negotiations for a legally binding global plastics treaty will continue this August after countries failed to reach consensus in December, with contentious issues over production caps and financing for developing nations still unresolved The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) declared on Monday, 4 March 2025, that a fresh round of negotiations towards a global plastics […]

UN Biodiversity Conference Reaches Landmark Deal, But Key Issues Remain

After marathon negotiations, countries agree on nature finance roadmap, but challenges like a new fund and pollution cuts remain unresolved   Countries at the UN biodiversity conference (Cop16) in Rome have reached a crucial agreement on nature finance, but several key issues, including the creation of a new fund and addressing pollution, remain unresolved. The […]

SGT University To Establish Sudhir Mishra Centre For ESG, Environmental Law & Climate Change

The SMCEC will also feature a dedicated nature and ESG interpretation centre, serving as a platform for students to engage in environmental leadership, advocacy, and policy-making Gurugram-based SGT University has announced the establishment of the Sudhir Mishra Centre for ESG, Environmental Law & Climate Change (SMCEC) within its Faculty of Law. The centre will be […]

Boson Whitewater Partners With IAPMO India To Standardise & Validate Recycled Water

The MoU will focus on the standardisation of recycled water, workforce training, and equipment compliance, enhancing the quality and safety of recycled water solutions Boson Whitewater, a leading water utility company specializing in converting STP-treated water into high-quality potable water, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical […]

Tata Motors Trials Hydrogen Powered Heavy-Duty Trucks In India

In a significant step toward India’s net-zero emissions goal, Tata Motors kicks off pioneering hydrogen truck trials, backed by the National Green Hydrogen Mission In a move that aligns with India’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, Tata Motors has launched the first-ever trials of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. This historic trial was flagged off […]

First River Dolphin Census Reveals 6,327 Dolphins In India’s Major River Systems

The survey, part of ‘Project Dolphin’, estimates dolphin populations across eight states, with Uttar Pradesh leading in numbers A survey has revealed that India is home to 6,327 river dolphins across the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems. Conducted under Project Dolphin, this is the first-ever comprehensive population estimation of river dolphins in India, covering […]

PM Modi Expands Cheetah Reintroduction To Gujarat and MP’s Gandhisagar Sanctuary

The reintroduction of cheetahs to new areas in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh aims to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts further after the successful return to Kuno National Park   Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday that the ambitious cheetah reintroduction project will be expanded beyond Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park to two new locations: Banni […]

February 2025 Becomes Hottest & Driest In India In 125 Years, Due To Climate Change

IMD data reveals record-breaking temperatures and drought conditions, with climate change exacerbating extreme weather patterns February 2025 has been recorded as the hottest and one of the driest Februarys in India in the last 125 years, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The average mean temperature for the month was 22.04°C, marking […]

India’s Peak Power Demand Soars 41% Amid Heatwaves

A new report reveals that rising temperatures and heatwaves are straining India’s power grid, increasing fossil fuel consumption and carbon emissions India’s peak power demand surged by 41 per cent during the summer months of 2023, primarily driven by rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, according to a new report by Climate Trends. The increased electricity […]