ENVIRONMENT

COP27 agrees to establish special Loss and Damage Fund

WEB DESK The Closing Plenary of the 27th session of the Conference of Parties, COP 27 was held today at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. The conference which was held with the view to building on the previous successes and paving the way for future ambition concluded with countries coming together to take action towards achieving … Continue reading COP27 agrees to establish special Loss and Damage Fund →

COP 27: India’s Minister of Environment Intervenes at High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance

AMN INDIA’S Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav intervened at a High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP 27 today. In his intervention, he said- ” Access to Finance and Technology in developing countries is a must-have if we expect to protect our earth and ourselves from apocalyptic changes. The commitment … Continue reading COP 27: India’s Minister of Environment Intervenes at High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance →

COP27 focuses on Food Security across the world

AMN / WEB DESK The Adaptation and agriculture thematic day at COP27 in Egypt focused on how the world will feed eight billion people. Throughout the day, a series of sessions and initiatives shed light on pathways forward on adaptation and climate resilient agriculture. The focus comes at a particularly challenging year for food security … Continue reading COP27 focuses on Food Security across the world →

COP27: Focus on Agriculture is ‘crucial’ for climate adaptation

By Asha Ramachandran For the first time, food systems and agriculture are figuring at a Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) and The Rockefeller Foundation are hosting the official Food and Agriculture … Continue reading COP27: Focus on Agriculture is ‘crucial’ for climate adaptation →

Biden urges world to ramp up their own efforts to avert global warming

AMN / WEB DESK US President Joe Biden urged all nations to ramp up their own efforts to avert catastrophic global warming. Speaking at the COP27 conference in Egypt, Biden said the United States will meet its goal of cutting emissions 50-52 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.

US to provide new $ 275 million military assistance to Ukraine

WEB DESK The Pentagon on Friday said that the United States will provide a new 275 million Dollar military assistance package for Ukraine to help it battle Russia’s invasion. The package includes ammunition for Himars precision rocket launchers, various types of 155 mm artillery rounds, anti-armor systems, small arms ammunition,$ and four satellite communications antennas. … Continue reading US to provide new $ 275 million military assistance to Ukraine →

Climate Change; Rich nations vs poor countries

By Asad Mirza Various reports highlight the fact that Climate Change has been caused by the rich nations and thus poor countries have started demanding compensation for the climate changes, which have adversely impacted them. The forthcoming COP27, UN climate talks due to be held in Egypt in November,may highlight the compensation system for poorer … Continue reading Climate Change; Rich nations vs poor countries →

India has taken many steps towards low carbon development: Hardeep Singh Puri

AMN / WEB DESK Union Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the country’s energy strategy is mindful of commitments to global commons, Green transition, and ensuring energy availability, affordability, and security to all. Mr Puri said, India has taken many steps towards low carbon development, including hydrogen fuel and biofuels. Speaking at … Continue reading India has taken many steps towards low carbon development: Hardeep Singh Puri →

US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership dialogue to be held in Washington

WEB DESK The Ministerial dialogue of US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (USISCEP) will be held on Friday (Oct 7). Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will lead business delegation to Washington DC and Houston, USA. Mr Puri will also interact with World Bank Officials on Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure. The revamped USISCEP was … Continue reading US-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership dialogue to be held in Washington →

PM Modi launches Cheetah Rehabilitation Project, released 8 cheetahs at MP’s Kuno National Park

Staff Reporter Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released wild Cheetahs, which had become extinct from India, in Kuno National Park. Cheetahs which have been brought from Namibia are being introduced in India under Project Cheetah, which is world’s first inter-continental large wild carnivore translocation project. Out of the eight Cheetahs there are five female and … Continue reading PM Modi launches Cheetah Rehabilitation Project, released 8 cheetahs at MP’s Kuno National Park →