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ADB approves USD 166 mln package for urban infra in Nepal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 166 million financing package to boost the local economy in Nepal by building climate- and disaster-resilient cities.
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Biden says world leaders reach 'historic milestone' at COP28
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
US President Joe Biden welcomed the agreement reached at COP28 on Wednesday, calling it a "historic milestone".
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ADB's USD 200 million boost for clean India: Loan to enhance waste managem
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
According to ADB, this initiative committed to making all cities garbage-free by 2026, aims to introduce international best practices, integrate new technologies, and adopt climate- and disaster-resilient approaches in municipal solid waste management.
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US discusses ways to expand Taiwan's participation in international forums
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The US and Taiwan are exploring ways to expand Taiwan's participation in the UN and other international forums, as well as addressing a range of global challenges, including public health, aviation safety and climate change, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Federal Bank Recognized Globally for Outstanding Achievement in Climate Le
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 14: International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group has recognised Federal Bank as the top performer of the 2023 Climate Assessment for Financial Institutions (CAFI) Awards for Climate Reporting. Out of the 258 financial institutions globall
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The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The COP28 Summit in Dubai is a 'watershed moment' in the fight against climate change as it is the first time that the global leaders have agreed on a historic set of measures outlining a solid plan towards the 1.5 degree Celsius target, Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, the Director-General of Emirat
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UAE Consensus is historic: German Climate Envoy
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Jennifer Morgan, Special Envoy for International Climate Policy of the German Government, said that the agreement reached at the end of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) is "historic", as it calls for tripling renewable energy by 2030.
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ADB to extend USD 2000 million loan to strengthen power supply infrastruct
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank have signed an agreement to avail a 200 million-dollar loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of power supply in the state of Uttarakhand.
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PM Modi demonstrated resolve to make climate action collaborative process:
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday said through India's G20 Presidency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated his resolve to make climate action a collaborative process that 'leaves no one behind'.
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Historic 'UAE Consensus' sets new standards for global climate action
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The "UAE Consensus" has affirmed the success of the COP28 Presidency in uniting efforts of 198 countries towards a shared vision for the future of climate action
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COP28: Nations reach 'historic deal' on transitioning away from fossil fue
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After gruelling negotiations, countries have reached a deal at the COP 28 summit in Dubai, calling for "deep, rapid and sustained reduction in greenhouse gas emissions" and "transitioning" away from fossil fuels in the energy system in an orderly and equitable manner.
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COP28: New draft climate agreement retains mention of fossil fuels but no
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The text calls on countries to "contribute" collectively to global efforts to reduce carbon pollution in a way that they see fit offering eight options one of which is "transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems ... accelerating action in this critical decade, so as to achieve ne
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