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UN, other agencies aim to standardise measurement of environmental impacts

Major multilateral organisations will launch a new initiative next week aimed at developing a system of standards for companies, investors and financial institutions to measure their impact on global sustainability. The new Impact Management Platform is founded by four UN agencies, the OECD, and the World Bank. [...]

Shift to Net-zero buildings is not only cheap now, but viable too; India slowly finding solutions as well

Cheap technology and sufficient skills already exist worldwide to achieve net-zero energy buildings – those that produce enough renewable energy to meet their annual energy demands – at costs in the range of traditional building projects, a study published recently in the Annual Review of Environment and Resources has found. [...]

As UN Secretary General makes fresh appeal for carbon neutrality, a Coalition of Indian industries sign charter for ‘near zero’ emissions by 2050

On a day when UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made a fresh appeal to countries to raise climate action ambitions at a round-table in New York, a coalition of six Indian companies on Thursday signed up an ‘Industry Charter’ for ‘near zero emissions’ by 2050. [...]

Record 212 environmental activists murdered in 2019: NGO

Colombia and the Philippines combined accounted for just over half of the confirmed deaths -- 64 and 43, respectively -- followed by Brazil, Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. [...]

India’s fight against climate change and disasters needs your bold tech solutions

The spread of COVID-19 brought to the forefront the need to focus more on innovation. [...]

UN chief: Virus could push millions of Africans into poverty

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the coronavirus threatens Africa's progress and could push millions into extreme poverty. He said in a video message launching a policy report on “The Impact of COVID-19 in Africa” that countries on the continent have responded swiftly to the crisis, and as of now reported cases are lower than feared with more than 2,500 deaths. [...]

Survey to map Himalayan springs soon

As a part of the government’s plan to revive natural sources of water in the hilly region, drones would be deployed to map all the springs in the Himalayan region. Destinations such as Shimla, Mussorie, Nainital and even Gangtok often face acute water crisis. [...]

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Panel flags lack of progress in reversing Meghalaya coal mining damage

The Brojendra Prasad Katakey committee has also sought the closure of abandoned pits in the State [...]

Forest conservation, management in India advanced over last 15 years: India informs UNFF

Globally, India ranks third in the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020 [...]

Sikkim flood was one of Asia’s worst climate disasters in 2023

Even a small rise in temperature can have a drastic impact on fragile mountainous ecosystems. [...]

Encroachments, land diversions threaten Delhi Ridge, the capital’s green lungs

The Delhi Ridge is around 1,500 million years old and stretches through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. [...]

Study shows impact of climate hazards on women, children

A study by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation says children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies [...]

A new film turns the spotlight on the elusive purple frog of the Anaimalais in Tamil Nadu

Come Monsoon, and the rainforests of Anamalais in Tamil Nadu come alive with a variety of life forms including the elusive purple frog, dubbed as a living fossil. [...]

Supreme Court-appointed panel asked to be transparent on elephant transfers

Assam-based green activist airs concern of wildlife conservationists after an ailing elephant and her calf were transported 3,000 km from Tripura to Gujarat’s Jamnagar for treatment [...]

A virtual tour of four interactive community spaces in India

How some of India’s top architecture firms are bringing back the concept of much-needed interactive meeting zones for social progress and wellness. A virtual tour of four such projects in both rural and urban India [...]

Iceland's 'Mammoth' raises potential for carbon capture

Mammoth, the largest carbon dioxide capture and storage facility of its kind, launched operations this week situated on a dormant volcano in Iceland [...]

Peregrines in a skyscraper

Loss of habitat has led to the falcons moving into our highrises. And abundant food and safe shelter mean these urban hunters are thriving now [...]

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