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Low soil moisture posing threat in most river basinsBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 29, 2019
Factors like temperature, rainfall and soil moisture affect distribution and growth of vegetation. A study of these factors has shown that forest and croplands in two-thirds of river basins across India do not have the potential to cope with extreme climatic events such as... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change , Drought , ecosystem management , global warming , rainfall , river basin |
Walmart Foundation Supports IDEI Irrigation Project to Raise Incomes for 10,000 Smallholder Farming FamiliesBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 28, 2019
Ten thousand smallholder farmers in Andhra Pradesh are set to benefit from the introduction of sustainable irrigation products and practices under a program offered by International Development... Read more.. |
UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion addresses fast fashionBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 20, 2019
The UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion, launched recently at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi, is seeking to halt the environmentally and socially destructive practices of fashion and... Read more.. |
Corporates need to play greater role in achieving SDGs: Niti AayogBy : Sustainability ..., Mar 15, 2019
Niti Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar on Thursday underlined the need to mobilise funds from all sources especially corporates to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ... Read more.. |
India can do more on climate change with support: Union Environment Minister Harsh VardhanBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 28, 2017
Reiterating India’s commitment to tackling climate change, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said it can do more if finance and other support are ensured. The Minister said... Read more.. Subject Tags: Climate Change , ecosystem management , energy efficiency , Paris Agreement , transportation |
Environment ministry approves projects seeking to address climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., Jul 20, 2017
The environment ministry today approved projects aimed at addressing the vulnerabilities arising out of climate change in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Sikkim. ... Read more.. |
U.S., India hold talks to guard ocean ecosystems, promote sustainable developmentBy : sustainabilityo..., Jan 16, 2017
United States and India held talks on sidelines of the U.S.-India Ocean Dialogue Preparatory meeting to protect ocean ecosystems and promote sustainable development through the blue economy.... Read more.. Subject Tags: ecosystem management , environmental sustainability , India and US , Sustainable Development |
Fish gene bank to help cope with climate change in KochiBy : sustainabilityo..., Dec 30, 2016
Experts have recommended setting up of a common gene bank for vulnerable fish species besides setting up fish sanctuaries for improvement of natural stocks in order to mitigate the impacts of... Read more.. |