Global Gender Gap Report 2024
<p>The Global Gender Gap Index annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (Economic Participation and Opportunity, Educational Attainment, Health and
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European carbon market reform set for 2019
Reforms to strengthen the EU’s flagship policy for cutting carbon, the emissions trading scheme (ETS), will start at the end of 2018 following a vote by MEPs on Tuesday. The carbon market is supposed
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Child dies of measles in Berlin; Germany vows to boost vaccinations
An 18-month-old boy who was not vaccinated against measles has died of the virus in Berlin, health officials said on Monday, adding they would try to boost vaccination rates and increase checks on children’s
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Record-breaking year for wind turbine manufacturers in face of future uncertainty
International wind turbine manufacturers saw a record-breaking year for global installations in 2014, but this is "disguising underlying challenges facing the industry", according global business advisory
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Offshore wind policy and market assessment: a global outlook
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has announced the launch of the Offshore Wind Policy and Market Assessment Outlook. This report is a crucial link to facilitating the development of a roadmap for
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The 2015 energy productivity and economic prosperity index
This index report ranks countries based on their economic output per unit of energy consumed. Commissioned by Philips, the energy productivity index was authored by The Lisbon Council, Ecofys and Quintel
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Now, France too will back India's clean energy drive
With rich nations lining up to be part of India's new thrust to clean energy and sustainable development, France will also formally extend its help during the multiple bilateral meetings over the next
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Who is doing more to save the planet- 2015 Climate Change Performance Index
The 2015 Climate Change Performance Index shows a new "record" in global energy related CO2 emissions. Moreover, in the coming years, atmospheric CO2 concentration is set to exceed the 400 ppm benchmark.
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Development does not destroy environment, greed does
A balance between development and environment is possible. Germany is a highly industrialized country yet it is a clean country. The political 'Green Party' that is in favour of environment-friendly industries
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Germany commits 3 million Euro for Ganga cleaning
Germany will provide 3 million Euro to support India's ongoing Ganga rejuvenation plan and explore various options to develop the country's national river. One of the options is to explore an option
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India, Germany to set up working groups on water management
India and Germany today decided to set up working groups on "circular" economy and water management for restoration of water bodies, waste management and more efficient use of water resources. Circular