Investments of $13.5 Trillion Needed for Sustainable Transition by 2050, Says WEF Report.

November 29, 2023 Introduction: A new report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) emphasizes the need for USD 13.5 trillion in investments by 2050 to transition to a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The report highlights the production, energy, and transport sectors as key areas requiring significant investments. Major producing countries, including India, China, the US, […]

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Harnessing Pressmud for Sustainable Energy in India’s Sugar Industry.

November 29, 2023. Introduction: India has become a global leader in sugar production, surpassing Brazil since the 2021-22 period and ranking as the second-largest sugar exporter globally. The expansion of the ethanol biofuel sector over the last five years has not only strengthened the sugar industry but also enhanced the financial standing of sugar mills. […]

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Rising Toll of Disasters in India: A Year in Review

November 29, 2023 Introduction: India has faced a relentless onslaught of disasters in the first nine months of this year, ranging from heatwaves and cold waves to cyclones, lightning, heavy rain, floods, and landslides. According to the “India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events” report by Down To Earth (DTE) magazine and the Centre […]

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Climate Finance Update: $89.6 Billion in 2021, Doubts Over $100 Billion Goal.

November 29, 2023 Introduction: According to a recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), developed countries contributed and mobilized a total of $89.6 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2021. This marked a 7.6% increase from the previous year. However, adaptation finance saw a decrease of 14%, totaling $4 […]

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IUCN’s Comprehensive Conservation Action Plans for Threatened Pollinator Groups in Europe.

November 29, 2023. Introduction: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has unveiled three comprehensive Action Plans aimed at conserving threatened pollinator groups in Europe. Developed under the auspices of an EU-funded project initiated in April 2021, these plans are the result of collaborative efforts involving species experts, environmental NGOs, academics, protected areas staff, […]

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