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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
UN report says 17% of food wasted at consumer level
The report, produced jointly by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP, also found that consumer waste was broadly similar in rich and poor countries.
Published on Mar 04, 2021 08:38 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Kunal Gaurav
What the Paris Agreement means for the climate crisis
India is well-equipped for a new chapter of climate collaboration and competition. The Paris Agreement gives it an opportunity to build on this and create a template for climate change behaviour and action in developing countries
Updated on Dec 11, 2020 08:15 PM IST
Ajay Mathur and Ritu Ahuja
Extreme weather events impact 75% of India’s districts: Report
With an unusual spike in extreme events since 2005, these districts are bearing the effects of changing microclimate with loss of property, livelihoods and lives, says the Council on Energy, Environment and Water report
Updated on Dec 12, 2020 05:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi
17-year-old girl from Surat appointed as Regional Ambassador for UN Environment Programme
The honourable appointment will give Khushi a platform to spread awareness about the safeguard of environmental treasures and discuss India’s contribution to environmental conservation.
Published on Sep 23, 2020 10:58 AM IST
Surat | Asian News International | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury
Single-use plastic definition in offing/draft ready
Globally, plastic pollution has stoked an unmitigated crisis, from choking seas to rivers and landfills.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 12:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Zia Haq
Towards clear conditions
Meet the people in Mumbai doing their bit to save the environment from pollution Meet the people in Mumbai doing their bit to save the environment from pollution
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 04:21 PM IST
Mumbai | Sanskrita Bharadwaj
Egypt’s rebounding tourism threatens Red Sea corals
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says coral reefs are among “the most beautiful, biologically diverse and delicate ecosystems in the world”.
Updated on May 02, 2019 06:48 PM IST
AFP
Husband of Indian killed in Ethiopian plane crash to bring back her body
“Two tickets have been offered to her family to travel to Ethiopia to identify and get the body back. Travel date is unknown but the process is on and full assistance to the family members is being provided,” an official said.
Updated on Mar 13, 2019 09:19 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Fishing areas off Mumbai have highest plastic waste concentration
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimates that the highest concentration of midsea plastic has been recorded in the North Pacific Gyre, located at the north Pacific Ocean at 18kg/sq km.
Published on Dec 28, 2018 08:28 AM IST
Mumbai | Badri Chatterjee
Indoor pollution in India contributes up to 52% air pollution, says UN
Indoor air pollution can contribute between 22 and 52% to the overall pollution levels, according to a United Nations Environmental Programme study. It also said that emissions from household cooking and heating will need to be reduced to greatly improve air quality.
Updated on Nov 01, 2018 12:19 PM IST
Press Trust of India | HT Correspondent
On World Environment Day, Delhi is yet to learn from other cities on tackling waste
According to the Central Pollution Control Board report of 2017, Delhi produces over 10,000 metric tonnes of waste every day and has the highest share of plastic waste, among all Indian metropolitan cities, at 10.14%.
Updated on Jun 05, 2018 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Soumya Pillai and Badri Chatterjee