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Yogi government sets target to plant 35 crore saplings to expand UP's gree
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
With collective support and effort, the Yogi government has planned to plant 350 million saplings this year to expand Uttar Pradesh's green areas. The goal is to increase the state's green cover from 9 to 15 percent by 2026-27 with public cooperation.
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Global Environment Facility approves USD 70 million to support FAO project
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has helped 28 countries unlock USD 70 million in financing from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to address urban sustainability, groundwater management, biodiversity loss, climate change and land degradation.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav chairs review meeting on forest fires
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Bhupender Yadav chaired a review meeting at Forest Survey of India, Dehradun today, to review the management and mitigation of forest fires across the country.
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TERI-UNOPS Initiative Empowered 27000 School Children in Uttar Pradesh on
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 21: A TERI-UNOPS (The Energy and Resources Institute - United Nations Office for Project Services) collaborative initiative on "Capacity Building Programme Targeting School Children on Climate Change, Health, and Hygiene across 11 Districts of Uttar Pradesh, India", c
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, Delhi L-G participate in plantation
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday participated in the programme for the plantation of saplings by officers and staff of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change under 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam'.
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ADB sanctions USD 170 mn loan to reinforce India's health infrastructure f
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to ADB, the loan, part of the Strengthened and Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative Health Systems (SMART Health) Subprogram 1, is designed to support the Indian government's National Health Policy 2017.
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Krishi Mangal: Scaling Innovations for Climate Resilient Agriculture
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 19: Krishi Mangal, a scale-up Accelerator supported by Cisco India CSR, and powered by Social Alpha, has supported 7 in-revenue Agri-tech startups in its second edition of the program. These start-ups, with the comprehensive support of the program, focused
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ADB commits USD 50 million to accelerate energy transition in Asia-Pacific
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In order to address development challenges resulting from the effects of climate change in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed USD 50 million to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, the ADB said in a news release.
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From Two-Wheelers to EVs: India's Evolving Automotive Landscape
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18: The Indian automotive market is undergoing rapid evolution, fueled by urbanization, rising incomes, and an expanding middle class. This dynamic sector encompasses a wide range of vehicles, from two-wheelers to passenger cars. A noticeable shift is underway, as man
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Make holistic health people-led movement by promoting yoga, millets: PM Mo
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged gram panchayat presidents to make holistic health a people-led movement by spreading more awareness about yoga and millet which, he said, help preserve soil health and aid the fight against climate change.
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At G7, PM Modi bats to prioritise Global South, in particular Africa
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
PM Modi addressed the G7 Outreach Session on AI and Energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean, touching upon various subjects including the transformative role of technology in human progress.
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APSEZ fortifies global ESG leadership with climate and sustainability awar
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to a press release, at the 'Climate Action in India: Role of Businesses & Supply Chain' ceremony in New Delhi, co-hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), APSEZ was honored by CDP for its efforts in combating climate change and advancing s
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