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Tamil Nadu Sets Ambitious Net Zero Target

Tamil Nadu has pledged to become a pioneer in India’s climate change battle, announcing its intention to achieve net zero emissions ahead of the national target of 2070

August 07, 2024

Fourth Partner Energy Secures $275 from IFC, ADB and DEG

The funding is expected to give fillip to renewable energy targets of the company and the country

August 06, 2024

States Urged To Maximise Sewage Treatment Capacity

India faces an urgent call to action as the National Green Tribunal (NGT) reveals that only 56 percent of sewage treatment plant (STP) capacity is being utilised across 31 states, posing significant environmental and health risks

August 06, 2024

Government Shores up Sewage Infrastructure With Rs 32,456 Purse

India has invested Rs 32,456 crores under the AMRUT scheme to bolster its sewerage infrastructure, resulting in the completion of 214 STPs with a total capacity of 4,174 MLD and the installation of approximately 18,000 km of sewerage networks

August 06, 2024

AWS Cloud Can Help Indian Firms Slash AI Carbon Emissions by Up to 99 Percent

A new study reveals that Indian organisations can achieve up to a 99 percent reduction in carbon emissions from AI workloads by transitioning from on-premises systems to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud data centres

August 06, 2024

India Facing Escalating Climate Risks Amid Insurance Hurdles: WEF

India’s vulnerable communities are increasingly exposed to climate change impacts, yet innovative insurance solutions and collaborative efforts are lighting the path for greater resilience against extreme weather events

August 06, 2024

Sustainable Agriculture Summit Promises To Advance Discourse On Net Zero

India is firmly set on achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, with agriculture leading the charge. The Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2024 stands as timely response to the urgent need for practices to combat climate change

August 06, 2024

New Zealand's Government Rolls Back Critical Environmental Reforms To Boost A Struggling Economy

The government's decision comes at a time of economic challenges for the country as the economy grew just 0.3 percent last fiscal, its lowest rate since the pandemic

August 06, 2024

32 Indian Startups Raise $341+ Million In Investment

A landmark funding week saw 32 Indian startups secure over $341 million, which notably included renewable energy firm BluPine and EV startups Simple Energy and Kinetic Green, underscoring a tectonic shift in India's startup ecosystem

August 06, 2024

Turning The UN’s Global Goals Into Corporate Success: A Four-Step Guide

With the 2030 deadline for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals fast approaching, forward-thinking firms are integrating the 17 Global Goals into their strategies by focusing on relevant targets, adapting them to local contexts, collaborating widely, and innovating their business models

August 05, 2024
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