Global Stories

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its 79th session in Bangkok today, with global and regional leaders calling for urgent action to combat climate change and its dire impacts. They urged countries in the region to meet their nationally determined contributions, intensify development of climate-sensitive technology, nurture...

World Red Cross Day and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on 8th May every year by the Red Cross society across all the countries. This day marks the birth anniversary of founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828. The first 'International Red Cross...

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...

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...

The global population is currently vulnerable to the calamitous impacts of the time bomb that is ongoing climate change. The sustained increase in the Earth’s average temperature is predicted to pose a big risk to the planet’s water resources. The supply of quality water and access to it will be impacted by the numerous factors...

India has a rich history of extending humanitarian aid to countries in need and has been at the forefront of providing assistance to countries facing natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies. Over the past few years, India has extended humanitarian aid to countries across the world, demonstrating its commitment to promoting global peace and...

Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass can be used to generate electricity. These sources are considered renewable because they are naturally replenished and do not deplete finite resources. This means that they can be used indefinitely, unlike fossil fuels which are finite and non-renewable. Using renewable energy to generate electricity...

Every year, 24th October is observed as United Nations Day. This marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. In the past 77 years, the purpose of the UN has been to maintain international peace and security, promote social progress, improve living standards and support human rights....

World Cotton Day is observed across the globe on the 7th of October every year. On this day, Dubai-based noted plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr Vikas Kumar Verma opens up to The CSR Journal talking about the health benefits of wearing cotton clothes, benefits of using cotton bedsheets and pillow covers at home and...

According to the Ukrainian government, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has cost the environment 36 billion euros in damage. Ruslan Strilets, the environment minister for Ukraine, stated during a session at the European Union Parliament in Strasbourg, France, that the cost of war-related air pollution is close to 25 billion euros, while the cost of...

Every year on the first Monday of October, World Habitat Day is marked to encourage harmonious interactions among people and to advance human equality. World Habitat Day 2022 falls on October 3rd, 2022 is being observed under the theme "Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind". The theme is aimed at shedding...

Although more nations are entering the market for renewable energy, the majority of the jobs produced to date have been in a minimal number of countries. According to a joint report by the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Labour Organization titled "Renewable Energy and Jobs — Annual Review 2022," India created 863,000...