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World’s first Climate Resilience Bond issued by Tokyo Metropolitan Government
“This new bond label is a notable development for the market.The...
India aims 70 pc carbon emission cut per tonne of cargo by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal
“With our unique geography along key global trade routes, India is...
EU seeks to streamline ESG regulations amid growing backlash
Asset managers have cautioned against letting streamlining morph into outright deregulation, which they worry would reduce the corporate transparency on which they rely to make ESG allocations The next European Commission will urgently seek to streamline the bloc’s...
ADB expands support for Philippines’ Climate Action with $500 million loan
In recent weeks, four strong typhoons impacted the Philippines one after the other, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Economic damages from climate-related disasters could be as high as 7.6% of...
Rapid increase of Himalayan glacial lakes, NGT issues notice to Centre others
Taking cognisance of a news report showing about 10.81 per cent increase of the glacial lakes in the last 13 years due to the rising temperatures, Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel said the report had outlined the sudden growth of these lakes...
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
The showdown over financing for developing countries comes in a year scientists predict will be the hottest on record. Climate woes are stacking up, with widespread flooding killing thousands across Africa, deadly landslides burying villages in Asia, and drought in...
TN sets up ‘One Health and Climate Hub’ to address health challenges of climate change
A government order (GO) issued by Additional Chief Secretary Supriya Sahu, stated the Hub will strengthen surveillance and research, promote inter-sectoral collaboration, enhance capacity building, and facilitate the development of green healthcare infrastructure....
Emerging-risk resilience: Majority of APAC risk leaders concerned about their organisations in the next decade
Geopolitical issues, natural catastrophe events, climate transition and people were top concerns today and tomorrow as organisations highlighted a wide range of emerging risks fostering volatility. These range from global elections to uncertainty leading to...
Soil degradation on 30 pc of India’s land poses threat to agriculture: Union Agri minister
"We are producing more than 330 million foodgrains annually and exporting worth USD 50 billion. This success however comes with concerns, especially regarding soil health," Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh...
“Judiciary has crucial role in upholding environmental laws” NGT chairperson
Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson, National Green Tribunal "Representing India at COP29, the NGT Chairperson delivered a key address emphasising the crucial role of the judiciary in upholding environmental laws, particularly in the areas of forest protection,...
Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel 4-wheelers in Delhi amid rising pollution levels; Rs 20,000 fine for violators
"There shall be no plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMV (4 wheelers) in Delhi. There shall be no plying of Delhi registered Diesel operated Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), of BS-III standards or below, in Delhi, except, those carrying essential commodities/...
India’s Insurance Sector: Robust growth but coverage, profitability challenges prevail
Peeyush Dalmia, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, says, "While current growth indicators are promising, the industry has not seen improvement in productivity. Achieving long-term success requires a fundamental transformation in how insurance products are...