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UN urges Pakistan to boost disaster preparedness amid monsoon risks
Updated : 7 months ago IST
UNOCHA has urged Pakistan to strengthen disaster risk strategies as heavy monsoon rains threaten floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods in vulnerable regions, including Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan. The report highlights climate change, droughts, and past flood losses, st
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Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership secures USD 2.15 bn in commit
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Saudi Arabia, as the host of the UNCCD COP16, has announced the Riyadh Global Drought Resilience Partnership, pledging USD 2.15 billion to assist the world's most drought-vulnerable countries, focusing on proactive drought preparedness and resilience.
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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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Synergy Steels Leads Sustainability Efforts with Plantation Drive
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29: Synergy Steels, India's one of the largest stainless-steel manufacturers with a capacity of 250000 MT, recently spearheaded an inspiring initiative at its Alwar, Rajasthan facility. The event centred around promoting sustainability and community engagement through
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World Environment Day 2024: Generation Restoration initiative takes action
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
This year, World Environment Day (WED) 2024 focuses on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience under the slogan "Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration," wrote WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia, Saima Wazed.
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SBI Foundation Celebrating World Environment Day: Uniting for a Sustainabl
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5: As the world gears up to commemorate World Environment Day on June 5th, 2024, to advocate for environmental protection and sustainable practices. This year's theme, "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," underscores the urgent need for collect
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Indian Army launches environmental campaign themed "Our land Our future" i
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Spear Corps of the Indian Army launched a campaign encompassing series of events focusing on Land Restoration and Drought Resilience under the slogan, "Our Land, Our Future, We are Generation Restoration".
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