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"BJP trying to loot wealth of Rajasthan": Congress to protest against recl
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"90 per cent of Aravalli hills in Rajasthan are less than 100 meters in height. Please inform and tell us which hill will come under this scope and which one will not. You should also put out an advertisement specifying which hills will fall under this category and which ones will not," t
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'It is wrong to conclude that mining is permitted in all landforms below 1
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Contrary to alarmist claims, there is no imminent threat to the Aravallis' ecology. Ongoing afforestation, eco-sensitive zone notifications, and strict monitoring of mining and urban activities ensure that the Aravallis continue to serve as a natural heritage and ecological shield for th
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Ashok Gehlot questions BJP's Aravalli stand, alleges collusion with mining
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing a press briefing in Jaipur, Gehlot accused the BJP of attempting to "jeopardise the future of Rajasthan" by diluting protections for the Aravalli range, which he described as the state's ecological lifeline. He alleged that the move was intended to benefit the mining mafia and
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MoEFCC organizes one-day national workshop on "Strategies for Combating De
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, organized a one-day national workshop at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education - Arid Forest Research Institute (ICFRE
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Pakistan govt told not to 'play with fire' on Indus water issue
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Pakistan Senate has raised concerns over the government's plan to divert water from the Indus River for corporate farming, urging resolution through the Council of Common Interests (CCI). Opposition leaders, including Sherry Rehman, warn that the move could harm Sindh's agricultural prod
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UAE wraps up COP16 participation
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UAE concluded its participation in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) by emphasising the importance of strengthening international cooperation to develop practical solutions for halting desertificat
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OMG Partners with Ghana at UNCCD COP 16 to Launch Transformative Education
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: In a momentous collaboration unveiled at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) 16th Conference of the Parties (COP 16) in Riyadh, Organic Microgreens Pvt. Ltd. (OMG) (India) and the Center for Climate and Sustainability Empowerment (CC
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Arab Coordination Group pledges USD 10 billion by 2030 to combat desertifi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a coalition of 10 leading development finance institutions, has pledged up to USD 10 billion by 2030 to combat land degradation, desertification, and drought. Announced at COP16 of the UNCCD in Riyadh, this initiative will focus on restoring degraded lands,
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Bhupender Yadav highlights India's achievements during Ministerial Dialogu
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, delivered India's statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Finance, at CoP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.
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India underlines efforts on land restoration, drought resilience at CoP16
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday outlined India's efforts to address land degradation and desertification, aligning with the objectives of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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Haryana delegation led by minister Rao Narbir Singh departs for COP-16 int
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A delegation from Haryana, led by the state's Environment, Forest, and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh, departed from Delhi on Sunday to participate in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) - COP-16, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13, sa
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Arab League celebrates Arab Environment Day, warns of resource depletion
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Arab League has cautioned about the negative impact of persistent natural resource depletion and land degradation on food security and stability in the region. According to the Arab League, 90 per cent of Arab countries' land is classified as dry or extremely dry, making it highly suscep
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