Environment

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In a major development, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has unveiled its interim report titled "Towards Eliminating Plastic Pollution by 2040: A Policy Scenario Analysis." Timed just ahead of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC3) set for November 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya, this report follows discussions from the recent...

In a recent Bain & Company survey, a resounding 60% of businesses find themselves grappling with formidable challenges on the path to achieving their sustainability goals. This disconcerting revelation not only casts shadows on the corporate world's dedication to environmental stewardship but also serves as a clarion call for an immediate and comprehensive reevaluation...