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Cyber attacks,Economic Slow down,Business Interruption ranked as top Indian business risks: Aon
“As cyber attacks and data privacy risks continue to rise, both in...
World’s first impact bond on weather and climate data opens for contributions
“This Impact Bond will increase internationally shared data...
India cut GDP emission intensity by 36 pc during 2005-2020 Govt report
India continues to decouple economic growth from greenhouse gas emissions. Between 2005 and 2020, the emission intensity of India's GDP declined 36 per cent, India's fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...
NGT kept close watch on environmental concerns, issued several orders in 2024
The maintenance of the pristine sanctity of venerated rivers, including the Ganga and Yamuna, particularly in the light of the upcoming Mahakumbh in Prayagraj was another concern before the green body New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal dealt with a wide range of...
2024 missed the climate moment but all’s not lost
Fossil fuels are the main culprit, accounting for over 75 per cent of global GHG emissions, but ditching them for renewable energy is easier said than done, especially for poor countries in the Global South. They depend on them for jobs and cheap energy, and lack...
Climate change risks impacting financial system, need India-specific data: RBI’s Dy Gov
“Over the last few years, we have taken several incremental measures in this direction. It started with the setting up a dedicated group within the Bank to assess climate change risks and foster a robust ecosystem for sustainable finance,” said Reserve Bank of India...
Some infectious diseases saw a huge surge in 2024
“The resurgence of preventable and climate-sensitive illnesses highlights the importance of adhering to preventive measures while advancing innovation to address diseases,” said Kristan Piroeva, an analyst at Airfinity, and called for global data sharing, surveillance...
NGT calls for safe disposal system of used solar panels, asks govt’s reply
The matter was raised through a letter petition highlighting the environmental risks posed by discarded panels and the need for an organized system for their proper handling and management. As solar panels become increasingly popular, particularly in rural areas,...
Govt asks GSI to redefine TN tungsten mine block, exclude biodiversity site
The statement came in the wake of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel the award of tungsten mining rights in Madurai district. Stalin had asserted that the state government will not allow mining there considering aspects...
European Central Bank plans insurance for climate risks
One part of the plan is a voluntary public-private reinsurance mechanism that would pool private risks across the EU to help backstop weather-related losses. The second pillar would be to create a mandatory European Union fund to pay reconstruction costs when...
GST Council to set up GoM to look into Andhra’s demand for 1 pc calamity cess
The GoM in January 2019 decided to approve the levy of 1 per cent 'calamity cess' by Kerala for a period of two years to fund rehabilitation work in the state hit by floods. The goods and services that faced the 1 per cent cess were decided by Kerala Jaisalmer: The...
Govt plans to make agri residue burning punishable under solid waste management rules
Farmers with less than two acres of land now have to pay environmental compensation of Rs 5,000, up from Rs 2,500. And those with land between two and five acres are fined Rs 10,000 instead of Rs 5,000 New Delhi: The government plans to make open burning of...