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PM Modi Inaugurates ‘World Food India 2023’ in New Delhi

November 4, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the second edition of ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi recently. Empowering Self Help Groups During the inauguration, the Prime Minister also extended Seed Capital Assistance to over one ..

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Fossil Fuel Usage in Food Production Equals EU and Russia’s Emissions

November 4, 2023

A recent report, released on November 2, 2023, has unveiled a startling revelation: food production is responsible for approximately 15 percent of global fossil fuel usage each year, equivalent to a staggering 4.6 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. This finding ..

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WMO’s State of Climate Services Report

November 4, 2023

As the world witnesses a faster warming trend than ever before, the global population’s health is increasingly at risk. Climate change poses a substantial threat to public health, particularly in vulnerable communities. A multi-agency report coordinated by the World Meteorological ..

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2023 Adaptation Gap Report

November 4, 2023

According to the 2023 Adaptation Gap Report, climate adaptation finance from public multilateral and bilateral sources, such as the World Bank, declined by 15 percent in 2021, reaching approximately $21 billion. Unmet Pledges from COP26 Despite promises made at the ..

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Ecological Threat Report 2023

November 4, 2023

A recent report by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) warns that the number of people living in countries facing severe ecological threats is expected to surge to 2.8 billion by 2050, up from the current 1.8 billion. These ..

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Legal Identity and Rights-Based Return Management Conference

November 3, 2023

According to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM), approximately one billion people worldwide lack legal identity. This staggering statistic means that these individuals remain invisible to their respective states, facing limitations in accessing essential services and mobility options. ..

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Acute Food Insecurity Set to Worsen in 18 Hunger Hotspots by April 2024: FAO and WFP Report

November 3, 2023

Acute food insecurity is on the rise in 18 hunger hotspots, according to a recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP). These hotspots encompass 22 countries and territories, ..

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Morocco’s Renewable Energy Potential as a Climate Mitigation Tool

November 2, 2023

A recent report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 27, 2023, has underscored Morocco’s substantial renewable energy potential as a critical tool for climate mitigation. With the energy sector being the largest contributor to Morocco’s greenhouse gas ..

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State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala

November 2, 2023

The draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala holds promising prospects for significant energy savings by 2030. The plan, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the Energy Management Centre, Kerala, in collaboration with the ..

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OECD Report: Indian Farmers Faced $169 Billion Implicit Tax Due to Export Measures in 2022

November 2, 2023

In 2022, Indian farmers experienced implicit taxation totaling $169 billion as a result of export bans, duties, and permits on various commodities such as wheat and rice. This taxation was imposed to stabilize prices for consumers, as revealed by the ..

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