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ICSE 2025 Calls For Action To Bridge Green Skills Gap

Stakeholders call for aligning education with renewable, agriculture and circular economy need The 7th International Conference on Sustainability Education (ICSE) concluded in New Delhi with a focus on addressing the skills gap required for the green economy. The two-day event, organised at the India Habitat Centre under the theme “Sustainability Education for Green Jobs”, brought […]

Decathlon To Host 50+ Cleanup Events Nationwide For World Cleanup Day

Cleanup drives to cover beaches, forests, lakes and playgrounds with support from NGOs, authorities and volunteers Decathlon will mark the 8th edition of World Cleanup Day in India with more than 50 events nationwide, engaging over 6,000 participants in efforts to clean and protect diverse landscapes. The initiative, which follows last year’s campaign involving 3,600 […]

CSR Seen As Key To Driving Inclusive Growth In North-East: Scindia

Ministers and industry leaders emphasise strategic investments in infrastructure, livelihoods, and sustainability to bridge development gaps Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can serve as a catalyst in bridging critical development gaps across the North-Eastern, said Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Communication and Development of Northeastern Region, said at the second edition of the Northeast CSR Connect […]

High AC Usage In Chennai Emerges As Major Climate Challenge: Study

 iFOREST study highlights poor maintenance, refrigerant leaks and lack of awareness driving emissions and household costs Rising temperatures are pushing households in Chennai to rely heavily on-air conditioners (ACs), but poor maintenance practices and refrigerant leaks are amplifying the city’s climate footprint, according to a new study by the International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and […]

Maharashtra To Anchor India’s Green Steel Mission: Devendra Fadnavis

 The chief minister outlined renewable energy targets, new steel projects in Gadchiroli and large-scale green infrastructure investments Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the state will not only remain a leader in steel production but also play a central role in India’s Green Steel Mission, aimed at decarbonising the sector in line with […]

Climate Change Causes Over 31K Deaths Annually, $358 Bn In Losses: Study

Nature Climate Change research highlights health costs of global warming, with heat exposure driving most fatalities and children facing disproportionate risks Human-induced climate change is directly responsible for at least 31,119 deaths every year, with associated economic losses valued at up to USD 357.9 billion, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. […]

Severe Winter Likely In India As La Niña Conditions Return, Says IMD

Meteorologists warn of colder than usual December-January, with La Niña expected to alter weather patterns across the subcontinent India could face an unusually severe winter this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that La Niña conditions are likely to emerge by December, intensifying cold waves across much of the country. La Niña, the […]

Bridging Gender Digital Divide Could Add $1.5 Tn To Global GDP By 2030: UN

UN’s Gender Snapshot 2025 warns that progress on equality is stalling, with 376 million women still living in extreme poverty and digital exclusion widening the gap Reducing the gender digital divide could lift 30 million women out of poverty, strengthen climate resilience and add USD 1.5 trillion to the global economy by 2030, according to […]

PM Modi Inaugurates Avaada’s 280 MW Solar Project, Lays Foundation For 100 MW Vadodara Facility

The projects aim to boost renewable energy capacity, cut carbon emissions, and support irrigation in Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Avaada Group’s 280 MW solar power project in Surendra nagar, Gujarat, on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy expansion. During the same event, he laid the foundation for a 100 MW […]

Govt Plans Rs 5,000 Cr Scheme To Drive Decarbonisation In Steel Sector : Steel secy

National Mission for Sustainable Steel aims to push greener technologies in a coal-based industry The government is preparing a Rs 5,000 crore scheme to encourage the adoption of clean steel-making technologies as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions in one of India’s most energy-intensive industries, said Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik on Wednesday. The proposal, […]