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India to Lead Global Bioeconomy Revolution, Says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, has declared that India is poised to lead a global revolution in the bioeconomy. Speaking at the launch of the BioE3 policy, he highlighted that the future economy will be driven by bio-based industries, with India at the forefront, leveraging its untapped resources and biomanufacturing […]

Clean energy Is The Only Option, Says VP Dhankhar

India’s journey towards sustainability and innovation is reaching new heights as key institutes lead the charge in developing advanced technologies that align with the Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat, net-zero emissions by 2070, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing a gathering at a prominent research institute, the Vice President lauded the […]

Village Social Transformation Foundation Gets Rs 11.8 Cr Boost

The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and CMD-Mr N Ramaswamy, GIC Re. Under the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re), CSR initiative to fund ‘Mission Mahagram’, the MOU was signed between the Village Social Transformation Foundation(VSTF) and the General Insurance […]

CM Sukhu Inaugurates ‘Wetlands for Life’ Film Festival In Himachal Pradesh

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the ‘Wetlands for Life’ film festival today, organised by the HP State Wetland Authority, HP Council for Science, Technology and Environment, and the Department of Environment, Science, Technology, and Climate Change. The event showcased several short films that highlighted crucial environmental issues, including “Guardians of Wetlands: Women as […]

Centre Extends Deadline For Idea Submission In Ideas 4 LiFE

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has extended the deadline for submitting ideas to the Ideas4LiFE initiative until 15 October 2024. The move aims to encourage broader participation in generating innovative solutions for environmental sustainability. Speaking at IIT Bombay, Minister Yadav pointed out the need for economic progress to go hand-in-hand with ecological development. “Developed economies […]

India Surpasses Emission Intensity Target, Eyes Net-Zero By 2070: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

India has already surpassed its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target for reducing emission intensity, originally set at 33 per cent by 2030, according to Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Speaking at the Assocham Environment and Carbon Conference, Singh highlighted the government’s active role in achieving net-zero […]

Embracing the challenge: Reinventing your decarbonisation strategy

Consumer awareness of decarbonisation as an urgent need is still low in many geographies; and mainstream finance still needs to grapple with these new realities, writes Ashay Gupta, Principal of Xynteo.  As we stand at the forefront of a pivotal moment in our planet’s history, we have an extraordinary opportunity to reshape our global economy. […]

Moody’s Forecasts ESG’s Influence On Ratings In 2024

Despite the overall momentum for more rapid decarbonisation of the global economy, high-interest rates and slowing global growth could dampen green investment in 2024 and impede the execution of capital-intensive projects  According to a recent analysis by Moody’s Investor Service, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are expected to have an increasing impact on how […]

ONGC Targets Zero Methane Emissions By 2030

As part of its environmental responsibilities, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has significantly reduced gas flaring, or the burning of methane gas produced during oil extraction from below the surface, and aims to eliminate it entirely Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is seeking global technology partners to cut gas flaring and to achieve […]

Adani Green Completes JV With TotalEnergies, Raises USD 300 Million 

AGEL, the joint venture, houses a 1,050-MW portfolio comprising a mix of an already operational capacity of 300 MW, under-construction capacity of 500 MW and under-development assets of 250 MW including both solar and wind projects in India The 1,050 MW joint venture (JV) between Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) and TotalEnergies has been successfully closed, […]