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17 September 2022. Introduction: The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the UK-based charity Reef-World Foundation have launched the Green Fins Hub to boost sustainable marine tourism. Highlights:
Read MoreIntroduction: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed every year on September 16. Highlights: Background September 16 was designated as the World Ozone Day in December 1994 by the UN General Assembly. This day coincides with the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987. […]
Read More16 September 2022. Introduction: A three-day international conference ANGAN 2022 is organized by Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP). Highlights: BEEP Indo-Swiss Building Energy Efficiency Project (BEEP) is a collaborative project between the Indian Government and the Swiss Government. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which comes under the Indian Government’s Ministry of Power, is […]
Read More16 September 2022. Introduction: The International Water Association’s World Water Congress and Exhibition was organized in Denmark from September 1 to 15. Highlights: What is ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’? The Whitepaper on ‘Urban Wastewater Scenario in India’ aims to comprehensively capture the present status of wastewater treatment in India. Its purpose is to create […]
Read More15 September 2022. Introduction: NITI Aayog has recently hosted the inaugural edition of Shoonya Forum in Delhi to commemorate the first anniversary of Shoonya Campaign. Highlights: Shoonya Campaign Shoonya Campaign aims to promote the use of EVs for ride hailing and delivery services and minimise air pollution caused by these services. The campaign has 130 […]
Read More14 September 2022. Introduction: The Ministry of Environment of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have jointly launched the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme. Highlights: GEF Small Grants Programme The GEF Small Grants Programme was launched for the first time in 1992 at […]
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