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Bihar Attracts Attention For Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Government representatives emphasises the value of the Soil Health Cards scheme, which provides farmers with vital information on the health of their land  The government of Bihar has received international recognition for its initiatives in soil conservation, climate-resilient agriculture, agricultural road map and organic agriculture as the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the […]

Greening The Real Estate Industry: One Of The Major Contributors To GHG And Second Largest Employer After Agriculture

Lodha addresses climate change risks by taking a leadership stance on both physical and transition risks and to collectively address decarbonization in the built environment it forms ‘Lodha Net Zero’ Real estate assumes significance on two crucial fronts. Firstly, it stands as a major contributor, that is the built environment of the industry accounts for […]

COP28 Concludes: Global Consensus For Significant Climate Action Sets New Course

The two weeks of negotiations saw over USD 85 billion and 11 pledges and declarations committed to climate action   COP28, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, mobilised a significant number of voluntary pledges in the lead-up to its landmark final declaration calling for ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels. After over two weeks of negotiations, […]

India Puts Climate Justice At The Core Of Sustainability Road Map 

As India embarks on an accelerated sustainability journey in line with the UAE consensus, it stresses on the imperative to work for global good but within national contexts, with the developed nations leading by example The rigorous deliberations that lasted over two weeks resulted in the historic agreement, now known as the UAE consensus. It […]

SBM 2.0 Gets $200 Million Boost From ADB

ADB funds a potential waste management initiative as India sets out to make 100 cities garbage-free by 2026 by transforming sanitation practices, fostering resilience, and empowering communities With a significant USD 200 million loan, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is bringing much-needed life to India’s Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. The mission’s bold objective is to eliminate […]

“It Is The Beginning Of The End” For Fossil Fuels

The negotiators have shown global solidarity and conveyed a clear message that significant reductions in emissions and increased financing are crucial for achieving a sustainable future for all    The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) closed with an agreement that paves the way for a quick, fair, and just transition to clean energy, marking the […]

WEF Recognises Tata Power Subsidiary TPRMG As People-Positive Accelerator Of Clean Energy Adoption

The report emphasises the significance of a people-positive approach as a pivotal factor in accelerating the transition to clean power while delivering broader social, economic, and environmental value The World Economic Forum report “Using a People-Positive Approach to Accelerate the Scale-up of Clean Power: A C-Suite Guide for Community Engagement” highlights TP Renewable Microgrid (TPRMG), […]

Revised COP Draft Proposes Fossil Fuel Transition As Compromise Deal

The latest text ordains nations to transition away from fossil fuels, including coal, but stops short of dictating a phase-out   COP28 leaders worked through a draft deal after arguing over the divisive phase-out issue till the small hours of Wednesday. The most recent wording calls for countries to move away from coal and other […]

At Least $2.1 Bn In New Funds Pledged At COP28, As Foundations Focus On Health And Agriculture

Despite a Climate-works Foundation report revealing stagnant philanthropic funding for climate change mitigation in 2022, the forum introduces new blended finance vehicles to fund initiatives through a mix of corporate investments and donations   At the wrap-up of the United Nations climate talks in Dubai, foundations and other contributors committed over USD2.1 billion in new […]