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Green cover rises to quarter of India's geographical area
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India's forest and tree cover now account for 25.17 per cent of its total geographical area, as per the latest India State of Forest Report. The country has added 1,445 sq km of green cover since the last report, with forest cover at 21.76 per cent and tree cover at 3.41 per cent. This incre
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COP 29 backtracks to address climate crisis in Tibetan Plateau due to Chin
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The recently concluded COP 29 summit held in Azerbaijan in November, failed to address urgent climate crisis in the "Third Pole", Himalayan region including Tibetan Plateau, due to the acute marginalization of Tibetan representation because of China's influence, according to an opinion piece
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UAE President confers Zayed the Second Medal on Minister of Transport of S
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Zayed the Second Medal to South Africa's Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, in recognition of her contributions to COP28. The award highlights her role in the success of the climate conference hosted by the UAE. Creecy praised the
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UAE President confers Zayed Second Medal on Minister of Environment of Chi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the Zayed the Second Medal on Professor Maisa Rojas, Minister of Environment of Chile, in recognition of her contributions to the success of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28),
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Climate crisis threatens to exploit and exacerbate division and polarisati
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday said that the climate crisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation.
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India and Sweden Strengthen Ties for Sustainable Development
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 20: As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, the urgency for sustainable development has never been more evident. Countries worldwide are recognising the need to transition to greener economies, lower carbon emissions, and embrace sust
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Bangladesh receives USD 1.16 billion World Bank financing for inclusive an
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved three operations totalling USD 1.16 billion to help Bangladesh improve health services, boost water and sanitation services and achieve greener and climate-resilient development, said a World Bank statement on Friday
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PM Modi speaks to King Charles III, reaffirms commitment to bolster India-
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sharing a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "It was a pleasure to speak with HM King Charles III today. Reaffirmed commitment to bolster India-UK ties. Exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including the Commonwealth, climate action and sustainability. Wished him good
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India conducts first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam
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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) conducted the first-ever Ganges River Dolphin tagging in Assam on Wednesday.
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UK Prime Minister hosts Indian business leaders at Downing Street
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The visit follows Starmer's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 where they committed to take forward an ambitious UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with collaboration opportunities on economic growth, security and defence, technology, climate, health, and educati
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Nepal BFSI Summit holds discussion on sustainable financing for climate ch
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The Nepal BFSI Summit 2024 held in Kathmandu on Thursday discussed ways to deepen sustainable financing for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Green tourism in UAE: Nature's beauty embracing sustainability
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The UAE has transformed its desert landscapes into thriving green spaces, establishing itself as a global leader in sustainable and eco-tourism. Through initiatives like the "World's Coolest Winter" campaign, themed "Green Tourism," the nation promotes environmental awareness, agritourism, a
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