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National Circular Economy Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Waste

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the ‘National Circular Economy Roadmap for reduction of Plastic waste in India,’ a collaborative effort between leading research institutions in India and...

December 7, 2023

Miyawaki Method Adopted for Forest Plantation in Chhattisgarh’s Coal Belt

In a move to enhance forest cover in Chhattisgarh’s coal belt region, South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, is set to implement the...

December 7, 2023

UNEP Report on Sustainable Cooling

A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse...

December 7, 2023

New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance

Negotiations are currently taking place at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Dubai regarding the New Collective...

December 7, 2023

“Equitable Phaseout of Fossil Fuel Extraction” Report

A recent report unveiled at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change calls for Canada to cease fossil fuel extraction...

December 6, 2023

Arsenic and Fluoride Detected in Groundwater in Several Districts Across India

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Bishweswar Tudu, informed the Rajya Sabha that arsenic has been detected in groundwater in parts of 230 districts across 25 states,...

December 5, 2023

Concerns Over Sijimali Bauxite Mines

Local villagers in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts of Odisha have voiced apprehensions regarding potential environmental degradation and loss of livelihood due to the proposed Sijimali Bauxite Mines by...

December 5, 2023

COP28 Declaration on Climate and Health

The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) witnessed a significant development as 123 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and the European Union, signed...

December 5, 2023

India Submits Third National Communication and Initial Adaptation Communication

The Indian Government has given the green light for the submission of the country’s Third National Communication (TNC) and Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention...

December 5, 2023

Community Forest Governance

A recent study published in Nature Climate Change highlights the importance of community involvement and strong local governance in the restoration and management of forests. The research, titled...

December 5, 2023

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