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Cement Industry Warns Net Zero Target At Risk Without Urgent Action

Global cement and concrete bodies say their net zero plans depend on rapid support from governments and financiers for new technologies, large-scale carbon capture and demand for low-carbon materials   Global leaders from the cement and concrete industry have warned that their effort to reach net zero emissions is in serious jeopardy without immediate and […]

Germany To Commit $1.15 Bn To Brazil’s Global Rainforest Fund

 Pledge to Lula’s Tropical Forest Forever Facility aims to boost long-term finance for rainforest protection, with up to 70 developing countries eligible for support Germany has pledged to contribute USD 1.15 billion (EUR 1 billion) over the next decade to Brazil’s new global rainforest finance mechanism, giving an early boost to President Luiz Inacio Lula […]

Global Philanthropies Pledge $300 Million To Address Climate-linked Health Risks

Philanthropic group backs Belém Health Action Plan to curb worsening health impacts of extreme heat, pollution and disease   More than 35 major philanthropic organisations have agreed to provide an initial $300 million to confront the growing health threats linked to climate change. The commitment, made by the Climate and Health Funders Coalition, was outlined […]

Heatwaves Cost India $194 Bn In 2024: Report

A report finds Indians faced nearly 20 heatwave days on average in 2024, with climate change driving steep losses in productivity and health India faced an unprecedented rise in heatwave exposure in 2024, with people experiencing nearly 20 heatwave days on average, according to The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 Report. Of […]

‘Forest Is Not Just Trees And Tigers’: Karnataka Reframes Green Governance For A Climate-resilient Future

Principal Secretary of Forest, Ecology, and Environment, Government of Karnataka, IFS Srinivasulu says India’s forests are a “double-edged sword” for carbon balance and must be managed as engines of livelihood, climate security, and learning from nature itself Bengaluru, October 23, 2025: India’s forests are no longer to be seen merely as wildlife habitats or tree […]

Global Forest Finance Falls Short Of 2030 Climate & Biodiversity Goals

Despite pledges totalling USD 30.7 billion, annual funding for forest protection averages just USD 5.9 billion less than 5 per cent of what is required to meet global climate and biodiversity goals Global finance for forest protection and restoration is falling dangerously short of what is needed to meet the 2030 climate and biodiversity goals. […]

Ecosystem Collapse Imminent As Climate Tipping Points Near, Warns Report

Global report warns that key ecosystems, including the Amazon and coral reefs, are nearing critical tipping points as temperatures rise faster than expected Global ecosystems are approaching irreversible thresholds as rising temperatures push the planet closer to the first stage of climate-driven collapse, according to the Global Tipping Points Report 2025. The assessment, authored by […]

Green Finance Key To Competitive Economies, Says Bhupender Yadav

Minister draws attention to role of private capital, carbon markets, and fairness in climate transition Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said green finance is “the backbone of resilient competitive economies” and cannot remain a niche sector, as India and other emerging economies grapple with the scale of funding […]

Xolopak India ‘Sustainable Disposable Packaging’ Files For Ipo On NSE Emerge

Xolopak India or XIL, a Pune-based manufacturer in sustainable disposable packaging, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge. The company aims to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO) by issuing up to 52.86 lakh equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each. Beeline Capital Advisors is acting […]

Climate Change Intensifies Monsoon Extremes in India, Study Finds

A recent study has revealed that over 84 per cent of Indian districts are now exposed to extreme heat waves, with 70 per cent experiencing increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events. The study, titled “Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate,” conducted by IPE Global and Esri India, was released at an event at […]

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