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India Shipping To Switch Over To Renewable Energy By 2026 To Meet Net Zero

India plans to convert all its coastal and inland waterways shipping to renewable energy by 2026. The move is part of India’s efforts to boost its renewable energy share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry India’s shipping sector is poised for a significant shift towards renewable energy sources, with ambitions to transition […]

Implementation Challenges: Loss and Damage Fund Faces Hurdles Despite Global Commitments

Loss and Damage Fund faces significant hurdles, hindering its effectiveness in addressing climate change impacts. Challenges include funding shortages, governance issues and disagreements over scope and responsibility Despite global commitments and diplomatic efforts, the operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund, a critical component of climate finance mechanisms, faces significant challenges, hindering its effectiveness in addressing […]

Women, Children Bear Climate Change’s Brunt Across India’s Agroecological Zones: Report

Study ‘How does climate change impact women and children across agroecological zones in India’ reveals stark gender disparities and heightened risks, emphasizing urgent need for inclusive climate action Amid the ongoing climate change crisis, the rise in temperature poses serious health risks to pregnant women, including preterm delivery, gestational hypertension and pre-eclampsia, according to a […]

Wombless Villages: In Maha, Poor Women Opting For Hysterectomies To Survive

Amid the ongoing climate crisis, women paying the cost of the climate crisis with their wombs, the report says In a dramatic development, a recent report has revealed that several female sugarcane workers in Maharashtra are opting to undergo unnecessary hysterectomies to avoid absence from work and lose pay. The research conducted by the International […]

India’s Sustainable-Tourism Industry To Grow Upto $152 Mn By 2032

The report highlights the market’s potential to fuel the services sector and facilitate long-term development India’s sustainable tourism market, valued at USD 26.01 million in 2022, is projected to reach USD 151.88 million by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3 per cent, according to a joint report by the Federation […]

Adani Wilmar Releases CSR Film Spotlighting SuPoshan Sanginis’ Fight Against Malnutrition On International Women’s Day

Adani Wilmar’s CSR film honors SuPoshan Sanginis for combating malnutrition, highlighting their vital role in transforming communities across India On International Women’s Day, Adani Wilmar (AWL), a prominent Indian Food FMCG company, has unveiled a new CSR short film honoring the pivotal role of SuPoshan Sanginis in tackling malnutrition and anaemia among vulnerable groups, including […]

Indian Steel And Cement Sit On ‘Carbon Tax Time Bomb’

The current concern centres around the default values set by the EU for carbon emissions in various products, including steel and cement Indian steel and cement companies are facing a looming challenge as the European Union implements its new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), popularly known as the “carbon tax.” This mechanism, designed to create […]

India’s Economic Growth And Weak Monsoon Drive Surge In Carbon Emissions

Global energy-related carbon emissions grew by 1.1 percent in 2023, increasing 410 million tonnes to reach a new record high of 37.4 gigatons in 2023: IEA India’s energy-related carbon emissions witnessed a significant uptick in 2023, driven by robust GDP growth and adverse weather conditions, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency […]

World Resource Extraction Could Surge 60% By 2060, UN Warns

Global resource extraction is projected to surge by a staggering 60 per cent by the year 2060, posing a significant threat to climate goals and economic stability, according to a report released by the United Nations on Friday. The report, titled the 2024 Global Resource Outlook and compiled by the UN Environment Programme’s International Resource […]

1M1B And ABFRL Introduces Sustainability Accelerator Programme 2024 For Climate Action

1M1B (One Million for One Billion), in collaboration with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail  (ABFRL), has introduced the Sustainability Accelerator 2024, marking the programme’s second edition Formally inaugurated at the Sustainability Policy Roundtable: Empowering Youth for Net Zero in New Delhi, the initiative aims to cultivate India’s largest green workforce by engaging with the youth. […]