Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Playing a crucial role to mitigate climate change and other environmental challenges across the globe, India on Tuesday announced it will increase for the next four years the money it pays to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a mechanism to provide grants for environmental projects. India’s representative to GEF Council …
A United Nations report published on Wednesday said in 2016, an estimated 4.2 million people died as a result of high levels of ambient air pollution. "In 2016, 91 per cent of the urban population worldwide were breathing air that did not meet the World Health Organisation Air Quality Guidelines …
UN was working on the details of the plan for installing solar equipment at the headquarters India has offered to power the UN headquarters with solar energy, helping bring the organisation in line with its own global advocacy of fighting climate change with renewables. "India is happy to inform that …
Delhi is projected to become the most populous city in the world around 2028, according to new United Nations estimates released here on Wednesday, which said India is expected to add the largest number of urban dwellers by 2050. The 2018 Revision of World Urbanisation Prospects produced by the Population …
"One may choose any deed as his green social responsibility on the app. If people start taking green initiatives seriously, we can soon make the planet a better place to live in," Union minister Harsh Vardhan said. Urging people to minimize the use of plastic in everyday life, Union minister …
INDORE: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is in talks with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to promote 'green cricketing' by implementing the 3R concept (reduce, reuse, recycle) at stadiums across the country. UNEP and BCCI plan to formulate a three-year framework to be implemented in cricket matches …
SHILLONG: Activist and writer Morning Star Sumer is planning to meet representatives of the United Nations again, possibly at its headquarters in New York City, soon. Sumer, who recently raised the issue of uranium mining at the 17th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues held from …
UNITED NATIONS: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is betting that the battle against climate change will be won through the technological advances and public mobilisation even if governments fail to act. While "there are reasons to be alarmed" about the rapid pace of climate change, "we believe that the right bet is …
This year has been the deadliest for environmental women defenders, with 200 assignations reported across the globe, and most of them were killed over land and forest conflicts, rights activists said on Monday. Paying a tribute on the inaugural day of the three-day third UN Environment Assembly here, they highlighted …
This will go a long way in popularising millets which would benefit future generation of farmers & consumers: Centre India has asked the United Nations to declare 2018 as the 'International Year of Millets' and promote it as nutrition-rich smart food across the world. A letter in this regard has …
BONN, Germany: China has a chance to assert leadership of a global plan to combat global warming this week at the first UN climate talks since US President Donald Trump decided to quit the 195-nation Paris Agreement, delegates say. Government experts are to work on a "rule book" for the …
A respect for human rights is fundamental in setting up a business Respect and communication between businesses and indigenous communities will lead to better infrastructure and services for both parties The growth and expansion of businesses has resulted in companies moving out to rural or indigenous communities. However, such companies …
The International Solar Alliance is likely to be a recognised multilateral agency of the United Nations by this year end. Speaking at 8th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Coal, Power, New and Renewable Energy and Mines, Piyush Goyal said, “Before the end of this calendar, …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said yoga, akin to its capacity to unite the body, mind and soul, had played a "big role" in binding the world, cutting across linguistic and cultural barriers. Addressing a huge gathering at the Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan on the occasion of the third International …
Protecting and conserving the environment is a dirty and difficult job Connecting people to nature. That is the theme the United Nations (UN) has chosen for the World Environment Day this year. This is how the UN suggests we celebrate it. It "implores us to get outdoors and into nature, …
India and China are showing strong leadership to combat climate change and the decision by the US to withdraw from the Paris Agreement will not deter these global efforts, the UN Environment chief said on Friday. "The science on climate change is perfectly clear: we need more action, not less. …
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all leaders of government, business, and civil society to back the Paris climate change agreement and take actions to slow down global warming. In his first major speech on climate action on Tuesday, Guterres promised that he will intensify high-level political engagement to "raise …
Mann ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi spoke on an array of topics in the 31st episode of the radio programme Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday through his monthly radio programme, Mann ki Baat. This was the 31st episode of the programme. From VIP culture to climate …
India played a seminal role in the Paris Climate Change deal coming into force in 2016, a landmark pact that will help define the legacy of UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon who handed over the baton to his successor Antonio Guterres as the raging conflicts in the Arab world, the refugee …
The United Nations emitted 2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent in 2015, according to the organization's annual report of its greenhouse gas emissions. The latest edition of the Greening the Blue report, details the emissions from 66 United Nations entities, covering over 284,482 personnel around the world. This …
