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India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
According to the 'The State of the Climate in Asia 2023' report, prolonged heatwaves affected South and South-East Asia in early summer.
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Three NPOs Win USD 1 Million in Grants From HCLTech for Climate Action Pro
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New York [US]/ Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 23: HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced Brazil-based Argilando, Canada-based No. 9 Contemporary Art and the Environment and US-based The Longleaf Alliance as the winners of the first edition of the HCLTech Grant Am
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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi directs University of Sharjah to establish risk
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), has recommended that the UoS develop a specialised centre to manage the risks of rapid climate change. The centre's emphasis will be on specialised studies in geographic an
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Dominican Republic eyes clean energy cooperation with UAE to combat climat
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In an ambitious move to combat climate change through clean energy initiatives, the Dominican Republic has expressed a strong interest in fostering robust cooperation with the UAE
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On Earth day, PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to environment protect
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Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet by bringing attention to challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. It demands a change in direction toward a sustainable future, urging individu
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Africa needs USD 277 billion per year for climate adaptation: African Deve
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina called for more urgent action as climate change continues to wreak havoc in many African countries.
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LS Polls: Puducherry fishermen want modern technology like GPS on their bo
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One of the key demands of Puducherry fishermen is the installation of GPS technology into their boats. Demanding the same, one of the fishermen said that traditional methods have become less reliable due to factors like climate change and overfishing. Hence, it has created a need for inno
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Fullerton Fund Management in partnership with UNDP launches its Sustainabi
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Singapore, April 17: Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to develop a Sustainability Management Framework to guide private equity climate investing in Asia, using UNDP's SDG Impact Standards as a foundation. The framework o
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New MPP tracker reveals heavy industry transition has started but needs to
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London [UK], April 17: Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) launches its Global Project Tracker today, shedding new light on the state of transition in seven heavy industry and transport sectors, which account for 30% of global carbon emissions. It reveals a growing pipeline of net-zero-align
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UAE: Hub71 welcomes 25 start-ups from 11 countries as part of 14th cohort
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The selected start-ups will enter Hub71's "Access" programme, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech, bringing the total number currently in Hub71's programmes to 223. Hub71's Cohort 14 has raised more than USD 122 million in funding, with each start-up raisin
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On 40th anniversary of Op Meghdoot, Army lists new initiatives in world's
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
On this day in 1984, the Indian Army secured Bilafond La and other passes on the Saltoro Ridgeline, thus launching 'Operation MEGHDOOT'. Since then, it has been a saga of courage and fortitude in the face of a belligerent enemy, arduous terrain, and challenging climate conditions.
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Teen Activist Manya Harsha Leads Recycling Revolution in Bengaluru, Transf
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 12: On this Earth Day, Bengaluru witnessed the heartwarming initiative of 13-year-old climate activist, Manya Harsha. In a tribute to her late grandmother, V Rudramma, Manya embarked on a mission to repurpose cherished sarees into eco-friendly reusable ba
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