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SBTi Calls for Wider Adoption to Build Resilient Food Systems in the Globa
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 5: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), called on Indian corporations to prioritize science-based targets to transform food supply chains into resilient, low-carbon systems that deliver long-term cost savings, enhanced productivity, and reduced cli
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'Ease of doing business at cost of ease of breathing': Jairam Ramesh slams
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Congress leader accused the Centre of prioritising "ease of doing business" over environmental protection. "I don't understand why the Modi government, in the name of ease of doing business, is destroying the ease of breathing and the ease of living. If you tamper with nature, if you
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Pakistan faces urgent population challenge as it heads into 2026: UN agenc
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UNFPA warned that Pakistan's growing population, gender inequality and climate risks require urgent policy changes. The agency urged reforms in planning and financing to reward progress in health, education and equality, while addressing persistent challenges like maternal mortality and unme
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Satcom could lift farm decision-making precision to 75% from 50% now in In
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Data from satellite communication (Satcom) combined with on-ground data, could significantly improve decision-making in Indian agriculture over the next few years, helping farmers manage climate risks, improve productivity and reduce losses, Kuchibhotla Srinivas, Partner, Deloitte India,
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AI, Credit Democratization and change in deposit profiles to redefine bank
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the report, the seven key structural forces that will influence the banking terrain which includes, change in deposit profile, democratization of credit, structural changes accompanied by consolidation, productivity challenges, AI and GenAI transition along with evolving busines
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India details "heat action" plan at UNGA, calls for stronger disaster coop
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At the High-Level Solutions Dialogue on Early Warning and Extreme Heat, Ambassador George highlighted India's national Heat Action Plans as a key framework to tackle rising temperatures. He pointed to the use of digital tools for last-mile alerts and promotion of low-cost cooling solution
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Sets Bold Agenda on Opening Day, with a Call f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
China/ Hong Kong SAR, September 9: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 opened today in Hong Kong SAR, China, convening the world's most influential business leaders, philanthropists, policy makers and investors to address pressing challenges of a rapidly transforming world. With The Hong Kong Jo
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Three dead, 13 injured as Typhoon Kajiki slams Vietnam, causing widespread
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least three people have died and 13 others have been injured after Typhoon Kajiki struck northern and central Vietnam on Monday, bringing devastating winds and torrential rains, Al Jazeera reported, citing Vietnamese authorities on Tuesday.
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Rallies Global Business Leaders and Social Inv
Updated : 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12: The AVPN Global Conference 2025, Asia's largest network of social and impact investors known for fostering dialogues and launching key social impact initiatives to address critical issues in the Asia-Pacific region, will be held in Hong Kong for the first time f
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UN-Habitat warns of crisis in Kabul's informal settlements
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Kabul now hosts over 40% of Afghanistan's urban population, most living in unsafe informal settlements lacking basic services. UN-Habitat warns these areas face rising climate risks and urgent investment is needed to prevent worsening humanitarian and environmental crises, according to Khaam
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Indian banks largely unprepared for climate-related financial risks, warns
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With climate change posing increasing risks to financial stability, Indian banks remain largely unprepared to fully integrate climate-related risks into their operations, said a report by Climate Risk Horizons.
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Israeli identifies 130 indicators of climate risk
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The committee identified 130 indicators of sensitivity to climate risks in Israel in these subjects: environment, society, economy, health and functional continuity.
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