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Human rights body holds Pakistan responsible for flood crisis
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, the disaster cannot be dismissed as a purely natural calamity; instead, it is the outcome of reckless planning, illegal land occupation, deforestation, corruption, and the government's persistent failure to act on climate change.
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Agoda Reveals Asia's Top Rural Escapes: Munnar Shines Among Highland Favor
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 12: Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed its list of top rural destinations in Asia, and Kerala's scenic hill station Munnar has secured a coveted spot in the top eight. With its sprawling tea plantations, mist-clad hills, and tranquil environment, Munnar i
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Fairtrade India 2025 conference puts producers at the heart of global supp
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 11: The Fairtrade in India Conference 2025 - Sustainability, Markets & Impact concluded in Bengaluru with a clear message: sustainability must be mainstreamed into global trade, and producers must remain central to shaping the future of supply chains.
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Comes to a Successful Close with Bold New Stra
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hong Kong, September 11: The AVPN Global Conference 2025 has concluded its final day, marked by a powerful three-day assembly of bold advocacy, boundary-pushing dialogue, and actionable strategies for Asia, at a time when the region is navigating global headwinds. This year, the AVPN Global
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Govt of India and ADB sign $126.4 million loan agreement to promote sustai
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India yesterday signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand, as per a press release.
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Pakistan's govt approves climate, agricultural emergency amid ongoing floo
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave in-principle approval for the declaration of a climate and agricultural emergency in response to the devastating impact of monsoon rains and widespread flooding across Pakistan, as reported by The Express Tribune.
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ORF and OECD formalise partnership to foster collaboration on key global p
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The five-year partnership will focus on key areas such as economic diplomacy, trade and investment, climate and sustainability, digital transformation, and critical sectors like infrastructure and supply chains. Joint activities will include research, events, and participation in flagship
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HPU's Himalayan Centre develop early warning system for disasters; working
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The centre aims to develop an early warning system for natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh and the Himalayan region by combining conventional local knowledge with cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This initiative seeks to mitigate the impact of climate change and global
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AVPN Global Conference 2025 Sets Bold Agenda on Opening Day, with a Call f
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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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Glacier melt and water crisis loom as forest cover shrinks in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a recent climate awareness session, Rafiq highlighted the direct link between rising temperatures, glacier melt, and the alarming decline in forest cover across the region.
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Sudeva FC crowned champions of Climate Cup 2025 in Leh-Ladakh
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sudeva FC lifted the 3rd edition of the Climate Cup 2025, held at 12,000 ft in Leh-Ladakh, defeating Rajasthan United FC in a nail-biting penalty shootout, as per a release from Sudeva FC.
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EAM Jaishankar urges BRICS to stabilise global economy, push reforms
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X earlier, Jaishankar said, "Represented PM @narendramodi at the virtual BRICS Summit earlier this evening. India's message was that BRICS should work towards stabilizing the international economy, address the impact of ongoing conflicts on the Global South & proactively
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