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BW Online Bureau / 1 week

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More than 150 cities join joint effort on extreme heat as new UNEP analysis underscores mounting health and economic risks A concerted drive to confront extreme heat gained pace at COP30 in Belém, where the United Nations Environment Programme released its latest Global Cooling Watch 2025 report and advanced a wide-ranging urban initiative aimed […]

BW Online Bureau / 1 week

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UN study urges rapid shift to sustainable cooling; adopting low-energy and passive solutions could cut emissions by 64 per cent and save USD 43 trillion Global demand for cooling is projected to more than triple by 2050, threatening to overwhelm electricity systems and accelerate climate change, according to a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report […]

UNEP Warns Of Escalating Climate-conflict Nexus, Calls For Stronger Adaptation In Fragile States

BW Online Bureau / 2 weeks

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UN Environment Programme chief Inger Andersen urges coordinated action to protect ecosystems and livelihoods as conflicts deepen environmental and climate crises At a United Nations Security Council briefing on climate and security in New York, the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, said that environmental degradation from armed conflicts is […]

Metro Is An Imperative For Green Mobility: DMRC MD Vikash Kumar

Navneet Singh / 9 months

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As India struggles to find its pace and breath on roads and railways, the metro has emerged as a panacea for transportation flood. As per the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), when the country’s transport sector accounts for 13 per cent of the nation’s energy-related CO2 emissions, the Delhi metro (DMRC) alone serves 70 lakh […]

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

Srabastee Biswas / 2 years
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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 […]

Addressing The Menace Of Plastics: Insights From Divya Datt, Programme Manager At UNEP India

Kanishka Biswas / 2 years

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Divya Datt, Programme Management Officer at UNEP speaks on the global battle against plastic pollution In a compelling session, Divya Datt, Programme Management Officer at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) India, provided profound insights into the global battle against plastic pollution. Datt began by acknowledging the severity of the plastic crisis, stressing its pervasive […]

UN Emissions Gap Report Warns Of Drastic 2.5-2.9°C Temperature Rise

Srabastee Biswas / 2 years

2 min read

To meet the 2°C temperature rise target, emissions must be reduced by at least 28 per cent compared to current scenarios The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report has alarmed that the world is on course for a 2.5–2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels unless countries exceed their 2030 climate pledges. UNEP Executive Director Inger […]

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COP30 Pushes Global Cities To Act On Rising Heat As UNEP Issues New Warning

Global Cooling Demand To Triple by 2050, Warns UNEP Report At COP30

UNEP Warns Of Escalating Climate-conflict Nexus, Calls For Stronger Adaptation In Fragile States

Metro Is An Imperative For Green Mobility: DMRC MD Vikash Kumar

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

Addressing The Menace Of Plastics: Insights From Divya Datt, Programme Manager At UNEP India

UN Emissions Gap Report Warns Of Drastic 2.5-2.9°C Temperature Rise

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