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India's Forest and Tree Cover Increases by 1,445 sq km: ISFR 2023
December | 2024The 'India State of Forest Report 2023' (ISFR 2023), released by Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, reveals a 1,445 sq km increase in the nation's forest and tree ...
Read More →India Unveils Green Steel Taxonomy to Drive Low-Carbon Steel Production
December | 2024Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, launched India’s Green Steel Taxonomy on December 12, 2024, at Vi...
Read More →India Unveils Ambitious Biodiversity Action Plan to Protect 30% of Ecosystems by 2030
November | 2024In a significant move aligning with global conservation efforts, India has introduced an updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) aiming to safe...
Read More →India Unveils Updated National Biodiversity Strategy at COP 16 in Colombia
November | 2024India has launched its updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) at ...
Read More →India’s Green Building Revolution: Transforming Sustainability in Construction
October | 2024India has introduced two new building codes—the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) for c...
Read More →100% Renewable Energy Utilization by Visakhapatnam Port
September | 2024The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has achieved the significant milestone of utilizing 100% renewable energy, making it the leading major port in India in this regard. This accomplishment is pa...
Read More →Over 520 Million Trees Planted Nationwide under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ (A Tree in Mother's Name) Campaign
September | 2024The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign which translates to “A Tree in Mother's Name” campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day (June 5, 2024), has led to th...
Read More →Wetland Conservation for Climate Resilience – India’s Teal Carbon Initiative
September | 2024India’s first ‘teal carbon’ study at Keoladeo National Park emphasizes wetland conservation as a key to climate adaptation. Teal carbon, stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, c...
Read More →Cabinet Approves $1.6 Billion for Agricultural Modernization and Climate Resilience
September | 2024The Indian Cabinet has approved seven schemes totalling 1.6 billion USD to modernize agriculture and enhance climate resilience. Key initiatives include the Digital Agri Mission with 0.3 billion US...
Read More →National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) has developed three new rice varieties to combat climate change impact
August | 2024In Odisha, the National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) has developed three new rice varieties—CR Dhan 108, CR Dhan 810, and CR Dhan 416—designed to be resilient to climate change. These...
Read More →Green India Mission – Advancing Eco-Restoration Efforts
August | 2024The Green India Mission, part of the national climate action framework, focuses on protecting, restoring, and enhancing forest cover to combat climate change. Launched in 2015–16, the initiat...
Read More →Himachal Pradesh Tightens Forest Protection with Licensing and Reforestation Efforts
August | 2024In a bid to combat illegal logging and protect forests, Himachal Pradesh will soon enforce licensing for tree-cutting tools. The government also plans to engage local women’s groups in tree p...
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