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Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award
Madhav Gadgil, a veteran ecologist, has been named a 2024 'Champion of the Earth' by UNEP for his lifetime achievements in environmental protection.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil named one of six ‘Champions of the Earth’ by UNEP
Gadgil’s research has helped to protect marginalised people, promote the community-driven conservation of ecosystems, from forests to wetlands, and influence policymaking at the highest level
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 04:35 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
Global deal at COP28 as Dubai keeps Paris alive
Fossil fuels have been a topic of taboo for years in climate negotiations the very fact that there is a consensus is being seen as a victory.
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 04:43 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, Dubai
India contributed 5% to global emissions, says UNEP in report highlighting gap
The US accounts for 4% of the current world population, but has contributed 17% of global warming from 1850 to 2021, including the impact of methane and nitrous oxide emissions
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 06:42 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
India historically contributed to 5% warming: UNEP
Globally,10% of the population with the highest income accounted for nearly half (48%) of emissions with two-thirds of this group living in developed countries.
Published on Nov 20, 2023 07:37 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi