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Honeywell Starts Energy Management System for Mid-market Hotels To Boost Efficiency

Honeywell has unveiled INNCOM Direct, a new energy management system designed to enhance energy efficiency in mid-market hotels through automation. This move aligns with Honeywell’s focus on three major trends: automation, energy transition, and sustainability. INNCOM Direct addresses a significant challenge in the hotel industry, where more than 30 per cent of U.S. hotel rooms […]

Incorporating Climate Change Effects To Enhance Mental Health Services: WHO

Climate change is increasingly impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, the World Health Organization (WHO) said, calling on member countries in Southeast Asia Region to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge. “Climate change exacerbates many social, environmental, and economic risk factors for mental health and psychosocial well-being. Among WHO regions, […]

India-Australia RISE Accelerator Invites Startups,MSMEs In Climate-Smart Agritech

Niti aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), an arm of the Australian government, has invited applications from startups and MSMEs for the Climate Smart Agritech cohort under the Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) Accelerator program. This program is designed to support businesses aiming for […]

Role Of Tech In Reducing The Workload For Women, Increasing Participation In Climate Action: Experts

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, women are emerging as pivotal agents of transformation, driving innovative solutions and championing sustainability across sectors. Recognizing this vital role, the German Embassy in New Delhi hosted a “Women as Agent of Climate Action” on 8 August 2024, focusing on the empowerment of women […]

We Must Learn How To Adapt, Without Facing Threat Of Extinction: ISRO Chief

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief stressed the importance of individual efforts to combat climate change. Speaking at an event on ‘Climate change: Science, projections, and climate action’, held by Atria University, he has thrown light on how small-scale efforts to combat climate change can significantly impact the environment. He also warned against the over-exploitation […]

India’s Climate Tightrope: Green Growth For Viksit Bharat

“India’s mission-mode approach to climate action is embodied in the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), which outlines strategies for sustainable development across nine national missions, including solar energy, water, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture,” writes Dr. Kirit P Solanki, ex-Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Dr. Kaviraj Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Earthood. […]

“Climate Financing: A Catalyst For Change In Global Environmental Crisis”

The purpose of green bonds is thematic. It is the transparency, accountability and integrity of the use of proceeds Climate bonds, one of the instruments which promote green investment are also surrounded by certain challenges. Various companies fail to achieve targets of decarbonisation which further impacts investors’ perception of the company’s commitment to energy transition. […]

Green Hydrogen: Sanjeevani Booti For Driving India’s Energy Security, Energy Transition

By concentrating on below areas, India will strengthen its energy security and move towards a sustainable and prosperous future by supporting international collaboration in developing renewable energy sources to tackle climate change The preservation of nature and its sanctity are deeply ingrained in India’s cultural ethos. Ancient Indian lifestyle imbibed the principles of harmonious living […]

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 […]

‘Financing Adaptation In India’, Report By CPI

CPI India’s CSF report highlights the need for an increase in investments to mitigate climate change effects. A multi-faceted approach, policy prioritisation, mainstreaming of adaptation investments and mobilising finance are crucial ‘Financing Adaptation’ the latest report by the Climate Policy Initiative’s (CPI) Center for Sustainable Finance(CSF) has revealed the immediate need for increased investments in […]