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Global Drought Snapshot

December 2, 2023

The recently launched report by the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) sheds light on the alarming impact of drought worldwide. The Global Drought Snapshot, released on December 1, 2023, at the beginning of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) ..

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Launch of LeadIT 2.0 at COP28 in Dubai

December 2, 2023

On the sidelines of the COP28 summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled LeadIT 2.0, emphasizing an inclusive and just industry transition. This initiative prioritizes the co-development and transfer of low-carbon technology along with providing financial assistance to emerging ..

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PM Modi Launches Green Credits Initiative at COP28

December 2, 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a groundbreaking initiative during a high-level event at COP28 in Dubai, shifting the focus towards generating Green Credits through extensive plantation efforts on degraded wasteland. What is the Green Credits Programme? The Green Credits Programme, ..

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New Zealand’s Capital Kiwi Project

December 1, 2023

In a remarkable turn of events, two kiwi chicks have hatched in the wild near New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, marking a historic moment after over a century. The significance of this milestone is heightened by the fact that the national ..

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Launching the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28

December 1, 2023

On the opening day of COP28 in Dubai, a significant development took place with the official launch of the Loss and Damage Fund. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries grappling with the harsh impacts of climate ..

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Malaria Landscape in 2022: India Tops South & Southeast Asia in Recorded Cases

December 1, 2023

India led South and Southeast Asia in recorded malaria cases in 2022, comprising 66% of the 5.2 million cases reported in the region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Malaria Report 2023, released on November 30, 2023, ..

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World’s 1st Transatlantic Flight Using 100% Green Fuels Takes Off

November 30, 2023

Virgin Atlantic has made history with the world’s first transatlantic flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight, named Flight100, departed from London’s Heathrow Airport and is en route to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Here ..

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India Requires $101 Billion Investment to Achieve Tripled Renewable Energy Targets: Report

November 30, 2023

A report by the energy think tank Ember highlights that India needs an additional investment of $101 billion to align with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero target of tripling renewable energy capacity. The report emphasizes that this financing ..

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