Mangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 4: The Akshaya Patra Foundation, renowned for its dedication to eradicating hunger among school children, marks a monumental milestone with the inauguration of its transformative kitchen facility in Mangalore, Karnataka. This initiative stands as a tes
New Delhi [India], December 4: Today, at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), India has joined the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Consortium, an initiative of The Global Leadership Council (GLC) of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP). Through
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) is full of innovative initiatives that embody the UAE's commitment to raising public awareness of the importance of climate change and the need to adopt sustainable community practises that support climate action.
New Delhi [India], December 4: Algorand Foundation, through its India-focused initiative AlgoBharat, awarded US$10,000 to the winner of its Creating Impact! Pitch Competition, for transformative blockchain-based solutions, on Friday (1st Dec), which culminated at the Algorand Impact Summit i
As per ADB, this initiative, focused on capital markets and private capital sources, aligns with ADB's commitment to combat climate change and protect the region's biodiversity.
Governments in the region are expected to intensify efforts in transitioning to clean energy, leveraging policy initiatives, sectoral reforms, innovative technologies, cost-effectiveness, and green financing, despite challenges posed by stretched fiscal positions.
According to ADB, this move comes as the region faces accelerated warming, with projections indicating that 75 per cent of glaciers in Bhutan and Nepal could melt by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 3°C.
According to a press release by the World Bank, with projections indicating at least 21 million additional deaths by 2050 due to climate-related health hazards, the program aims to fortify health systems, particularly in vulnerable regions of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that 'Yuva Sangam-3', an initiative under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' scheme, aims to foster experiential learning and introduce youth to the rich diversity of India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday wrapped up his day-long visit to the UAE after successfully attending the World Climate Action Summit of the Conference of Parties-28.