Environment

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...

While we love decking up our homes during the festival of Diwali with lights, flowers, candles, earthen lamps and various home decor items, it would also be a great idea to light up a few more homes around ours, the residents of which wait round the year to sell diyas handmade by them, artificial...

War and armed conflict often bring to mind images of destruction, loss of life, and chaos. While these are the most visible and immediate consequences, there is another casualty of conflict that is often overlooked: the environment. International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict, observed on November...

In a striking and urgent call for climate action, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently visited the Himalayan region to witness the devastating impact of climate change on rapidly melting glaciers. As the Himalayas face unprecedented glacial loss and its far-reaching consequences, Guterres issued a passionate plea to the world to "stop the madness" of...