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Boost clean energy, reduce emission, or see economy dip: Piyush GoyalBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 22, 2017
Power Minister Piyush Goyal today underlined the importance of quickening efforts to promote clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emission failing which the global economy will slip into deceleration. The minister spoke of 3Ds -- De-carbonisation, more... Read more.. Subject Tags: Clean Energy , Sustainable Development |
Amaravati to be an energy-efficient capital city, says energy principal secretaryBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 21, 2017
he state government is committed to develop Amaravati as one of the most energy-efficient cities in the country, said state energy principal secretary Ajay Jain. Speaking at a conference on energy efficiency organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and AP... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy efficiency , Sustainable Development |
Government exploring PPP model for handling e-waste in commercially viable mannerBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 21, 2017
The Government is exploring the possibility of setting up an eco-park under public-private partnership mode to make research and development in e-waste recycling commercially viable, the environment ministry has told a parliamentary panel. The Ministry said this to the... Read more.. |
Green housing boost: €112-million SUNREF India Programme launchedBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 18, 2017
The National Housing Bank (NHB) has joined hands with the French Development Agency (FDA) and the European Union to launch the SUNREF Housing India programme as part of efforts aimed at scaling up green housing projects in India. SUNREF (Sustainable Use of Natural... Read more.. |
PM Modi to interact with 200 Champions of ChangeBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 17, 2017
With a focus on building New India by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with country's over 200 young entrepreneurs and start-ups across sectors on Friday in New Delhi. The two day initiative named 'Champions of Change' to usher transformational change... Read more.. |
Plastic carrybags completely banned in 17 states, Union Territories: GovernmentBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 11, 2017
Altogether 17 states and Union territories have imposed complete ban on manufacture, sale and use of plastic carrybags, the Lok Sabha was informed today. ... Read more.. |
India ratifies second commitment period of Kyoto ProtocolBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 10, 2017
India has ratified the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol that commits countries to contain the emission of greenhouse gases, reaffirming its stand on climate action.... Read more.. |
Speed up work to clean Yamuna: NGTBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 9, 2017
Disappointed with the delay in implementing 'Mailey se Nirmal Yamuna Revitalization Project', National Green Tribunal (NGT) warned on Tuesday that there should be no interference or undue delay... Read more.. |
Maharashtra to raise $270 m from Green Climate FundBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 8, 2017
The 2030 Water Resources Group (2030WRG) will help the Maharashtra Government raise $270 million from the Green Climate Fund, which will be invested in integrated watershed programmes such as... Read more.. Subject Tags: Sustainable Development , watershed management |
ADB raises US$1.25 billion in global Green Bonds for climate mitigation projectsBy : sustainabilityo..., Aug 4, 2017
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised US$1.25 billion to help finance climate change mitigation and adaptation projects by issuing dual-tranche 5-year (US$750 million) and 10-year green... Read more.. |