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Reliance Foundation, ORF, and UN India host high-profile events in New Yor
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a media release by Reliance Foundation, the first dialogue, titled "Delivering Development: Journeys, Directions, and Lighthouses," held on September 22, will spotlight India's ambitious agenda, addressing priorities and challenges that encompass improved health and education ou
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Community-led Sustainable Water Management: The Digital Edge
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 30: The second instalment of ECOBARI's acclaimed 'Southbound Resilience Webinar' series spotlighted the synergy of community-led governance and advanced digital tools. Among the distinguished speakers were Dr Neha Bhadbhade from SOPPECOM, Dr Sonali Shinde f
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COP28, critical juncture in climate action: Razan Al Mubarak
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The COP28 Presidency seeks to deliver a “human-centric COP”, with focus on nature, food, health and climate resilience, Al Mubarak explained, adding that they seek to involve all segments of society in the process, while ensuring that youth lead the efforts.
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Israel: President Herzog and US VP Harris announce USD 70 Million initiati
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The two countries will invest a shared USD 70 million over five years to promote climate resilience solutions. Both are already world leaders in the development of smart, hi-tech agriculture. The sides said that this joint initiative will strengthen the existing cooperation between the two c
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The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute Unveil Climate Change's
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4: The Rockefeller Foundation and The/Nudge Institute announced new findings of their 'Smallholder Farmers and Climate Change - Voices from the Field' report, which breaks down how climate related challenges are impacting smallholder farmers across India, as well as a
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World Bank approves additional financing for Kerala climate resilience pro
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The World Bank's Board of Directors have approved a $150 million loan to support the 'Resilient Kerala Program' to continue strengthening the state's preparedness against natural disasters, climate change impacts, and disease outbreaks.
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Genomic resources to improve climate resilience of fish: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers discovered candidate genes that could help fish tolerate warmer and saltier water, potentially providing a valuable resource for freshwater aquaculture breeding programmes. The study's findings were recently published in the journal 'Genomics.'
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Study finds genomic resources to improve fisheries' climate resilience
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found candidate genes that could help fish tolerate warmer and saltier water have been identified, potentially providing a vital resource to guide breeding programmes in freshwater aquaculture.
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New Study Unveils Key Insights for Boosting Climate Resilience in Semi-Ari
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], June 6: A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from W-CReS (WOTR Centre For Resilience Studies) and Wageningen University (the Netherlands) has shed light on crucial insights to enhance climate resilience in semi-arid farming systems. The study, spanning a
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Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv J. Shah to travel to India next wee
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
New York [US], March 16 (ANI/PRNewswire): The Rockefeller Foundation announced today that President Dr. Rajiv J. Shah, along with leaders of the Foundation's Power & Climate and Asia Regional Office teams, will meet with senior government and private sector officials in New Delhi and Mum
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Under India's G20 Presidency, the concept of Green Growth is a priority ar
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Highlighting that the Union Budget 2023-24, laid down the vision for 'Green Growth', Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, today delivered the keynote address on Visionary Leadership for mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience at t
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Bishkek hosts round table dedicated to International Day of Mountains
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In his welcoming speech, the deputy chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers noted that this event is the final stage within the framework of the Year of Protection of Mountain Ecosystems and Climate Resilience, announced by the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov.
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