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After much delay, wealthy nations have shared "the good news" that they are on track to fulfil their $100bn climate finance commitment to developing nations by the end of 2023. This pledge, which was initially promised for 2020, aims to provide vulnerable states affected by the worsening impacts of climate change with financial support...

Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) aims to strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of collaborative partnerships between governments, the private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. Corporates have been contributing to...

Sustainable Development Goal 16 is one of the 17 goals set by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. SDG 16 is particularly...

Sustainable Development Goal 15 (SDG 15) focuses on preserving and restoring terrestrial ecosystems and ensuring their sustainable use. The goal aims to halt biodiversity loss, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable forest management, among other things. In India, SDG 15 is particularly relevant, given the country's rich biodiversity and the dependence of millions of...

The Indian diaspora, comprising approximately 18 million individuals, is one of the largest migrant communities in the world. It has a significant presence in several countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Gulf countries, and Australia. While many members of the Indian diaspora are employed in high-skilled professions, such as information...

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) focuses on conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. The oceans and seas are essential for life on Earth, as they provide food, livelihoods, and other resources for millions of people. Unfortunately, overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threatening the health of...

With operations spanning for over two decades and learnings across many business cycles, True North has invested US$3 Billion in mid-sized, India-centric businesses. The firm's focus sectors for investments are - Financial Services, Healthcare, Consumer and Technology. Since the inception of the firm in 1999, doing things ‘The Right Way’ has been at the heart...

Sustainable Development Goal 13 (SDG 13) is one of the 17 goals established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal aims to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Climate change is a global problem that threatens the very...

Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns. This goal is aimed at promoting responsible and sustainable consumption and production patterns across the globe. The goal emphasises the need to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability, and focuses on reducing the negative impacts of human activities on the natural...

Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainability. In India, Earth Day holds particular significance, given the country's rich cultural heritage and the environmental challenges it faces. The Importance of Earth Day in India India is home to over 1.3 billion people, making it the world's...

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. SDG 11 is about creating sustainable cities and communities. SDG 11 aims to ensure that cities and human settlements are safe, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. This goal is...

Sustainable Development Goal 10 (SDG 10) is a part of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The goal is to reduce inequality within and among countries. The target of SDG 10 is to achieve "substantial equality" by 2030. This means that the income growth of the poorest 40% of the population in...