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Environment Conservation: Your New Year’s Resolution for 2024

The earth, our only home is under severe threat and we, humans are largely responsible for this. Loss of biodiversity, climate change and pollution of air, water, soil etc. are pushing our planet to the path of destruction. As the world grapples with pressing environmental challenges, global leaders are convening at various platforms, most recently...
Sustainable Infrastructure

Sustainable Infrastructure Trends to Watch in 2024

As we navigate the course towards the future, the direction of India's infrastructure sector remains profoundly influenced by an unwavering dedication to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). The recently concluded ET Infra Leadership has illuminated crucial perspectives and emerging trends that are poised to sculpt the contours of sustainable infrastructure in the year...
An EV charging station

Sustainable mobility: Over 15 lakh EVs registered in India between June-December in last two years

As per information from the e-vahan portal, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, a total of 15,04,012  Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been registered in India in the last two years between the months of June and December. There has been no slow-down in the sale of electric vehicles in India during the previous two months,...
COP 28 Concluded

COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai: Evaluating Progress and Setting the Stage for Global Climate Action

The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded in Dubai, UAE, leaving behind a trail of historic decisions and a spectrum of reactions. As the global community grapples with the urgent need for climate action, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) provides insights into the...
Top 3 Environment 2023 Awards

The CSR Journal Excellence Awards 2023: Recognising the top three CSR Projects in Environmental Conservation

The 6th edition of The CSR Journal Excellence Awards is all set to be held on the 9th of December 2023 at the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. The CSR Journal Excellence Awards aims to honour innovative and best practices in Corporate Social Responsibility, recognising the best practices in six categories. These are Education...
COP28 UAE

COP28 Marks Milestone with Operationalisation of Loss and Damage Fund on the first day

As the United Nations Climate Conference, COP28, kicked off in Dubai on November 30, 2023, it witnessed a significant development with the adoption of the decision to operationalise the Loss and Damage fund. This decision, which gained unanimous support from 196 parties, was a crucial step forward, especially seen as a victory for developing...
Heatwave India

Global Health Community Urges Swift Climate and Health Initiatives at COP28

As COP28 approaches, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the global health community are amplifying their voices, emphasising the need for climate change's impact on health to be at the forefront of negotiations. The imperative is clear: global discussions must expand their focus to encompass human health, leaving no room for excuses. Negotiators bear...
UNEP

How India Earned Praise from Ex-UNEP Chief Erik Solheim for Its Dual Commitment to Prosperity and the Planet

Former UN Environment Program executive director, Erik Solheim, recently commended India's unique position as a trailblazer in demonstrating that environmental sustainability and robust economic growth can coexist. In a telephonic interview with IANS, Solheim underscored India's proactive stance against climate change and its unwavering commitment to environmental protection under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Solheim...
TNGCC

Tamil Nadu’s Trailblazing Green Initiatives to Take Center Stage at COP28 in Dubai

The upcoming United Nations Conference of Parties (COP28), scheduled to be held in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, will showcase the environmental strides made by Tamil Nadu, with three pioneering projects chosen by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for global discussion. The recognition of these initiatives underscores the state's...
COP28

Climate Momentum: Anticipating Transformative Agreements at COP28

As the global community prepares for the upcoming UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, the stakes are higher than ever. Against the backdrop of a year marred by unprecedented climate events, leaders from around the world are set to convene to reevaluate their commitments to reducing carbon...
Human Brain

The Impact of Climate Change on the Human Brain: New Research Unveils Disturbing Findings

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Climate Change, an international team of researchers, spearheaded by the University of Vienna, is delving into an overlooked aspect of climate change—the potential impact on the human brain. Collaborators from prestigious institutions worldwide, including Geneva, New York, Chicago, Washington, Stanford, Exeter in the United Kingdom, and the...
Greenwashing Detected

Cracking Down on Greenwashing: ASCI’s Trailblazing Guidelines

In a landmark initiative aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in green advertising, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced a set of guidelines to combat the pervasive issue of greenwashing. These comprehensive guidelines, currently open for public consultation until December 31, are designed to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of environmental...

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