Environment

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has made a historic announcement, unveiling a groundbreaking funding initiative of $1.4 billion. This unprecedented fund aims to rapidly address environmental crises worldwide, focusing on challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. With a particular emphasis on benefiting marginalised communities, especially women who bear a disproportionate burden, the...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $1.5 billion in financing to accelerate India’s development of low-carbon energy. The financing aims to support our nation in promoting low-carbon energy by scaling up renewable energy, developing green hydrogen, and stimulating climate finance for low-carbon energy investments. India is one of the fastest-growing large economies...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India has introduced a pioneering initiative known as the Green Credit Programme (GCP) implementation rules for 2023. This ambitious program aims to foster a greener future by incentivising voluntary environmental actions through a market-based approach. By introducing the Green Credit Programme, the government seeks to...

Plastic pollution is increasingly becoming a huge challenge across the world. In fact it has become one of the most pressing environmental issues in the present day. Plastic waste is not only polluting the environment but also suffocating the planet. Some scientists say that it can take upto 200 years for plastic to degrade...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million (Rs 2460 crore) loan to help expand and improve the quality of education in government-run schools in Chhattisgarh. The project aims to benefit about 40 lakh students from underprivileged communities in the state. The World Bank has also approved a loan of $200...

Residents of Mumbai woke up to incessant heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg on Wednesday and a yellow alert for Mumbai till Friday. "28 June #Mumbai and its sub-urban areas have got isolated heavy to very heavy...

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) policies are an increasingly important component of contemporary corporations. The goal is to make sure businesses function sustainably, reduce their environmental effect, have a positive social impact, and uphold good governance practices. For PR specialists, who are crucial in establishing a company's brand and outlining its principles to stakeholders,...

Indian Railways, the country's largest consumer of electricity, has set an ambitious goal of becoming a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. The initiative was announced emphasising the importance of industry participation and collective efforts in achieving this common goal. With plans to expand its presence in the solar sector and harness clean power, Indian...

In recent years, the concept of sustainable tourism has gained significant attention as the world grapples with the urgent need to preserve and protect our environment. Sustainable tourism, also known as eco-tourism or responsible tourism, focuses on minimising the negative impacts of tourism on local ecosystems, cultures, and communities while maximising the benefits for...

Cyclone Biparjoy is approaching the northern Gujarat coast in the Arabian Sea and is predicted to make landfall on June 15. The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) of India has cautioned that the cyclone could lead to storm surges measuring 2-3 meters in height, resulting in the destruction of thatched houses, damage to solid...

While the World Environment Day is celebrated in the month of June globally every year, honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are taking steps towards making Mumbai cleaner and more sustainable in this month. Within a week of World Environment Day (5th June), a host of new initiatives have...

Bharat Forge Ltd, a leading multinational conglomerate, reaffirmed its commitment to environmental conservation by organizing a tree plantation drive on the occasion of World Environment Day. The event took place at Pune Cantonment Garden and witnessed the presence of Mr. Kedar Dixit, Senior Vice President – Finance Department, Bharat Forge Ltd, who emphasized the...