Centre, ADB sign $50 mn loan to build water harvesting project in Meghalaya
The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a $50 million loan to build a climate-adaptive water harvesting project in Meghalaya.
The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday signed a $50 million loan to build a climate-adaptive water harvesting project in Meghalaya.
Scientific evidence, long-term economic projections, and moral imperatives, for example, all provide compelling reasons for urgent effort toward climate mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage.
The Union Cabinet has approved the central sector scheme ‘Mission Mausam’ at an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore for over two years, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
The international climate community was apprised of the forthcoming Kolkata Climate Action Plan on the sidelines of the recently-concluded UN climate conference, COP-29, at Baku, Azerbaijan.
India stands at a critical juncture in its energy transition journey, aiming to achieve 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.
Over 400 people were detained on Saturday, according to the police, including 12 for incitement. Activists said Thunberg was freed later.
The funds will be utilised primarily for platform development and marketing initiatives, the startup said in a statement.
The CMD contended that India's rise has been role model for Renewable Energy development worldwide through several initiatives of the government.
Kolkata experiences its coldest day at 12.6°C, prompting homeless residents to gather around bonfires for warmth. The chilling forecast continues with temperatures expected to drop further.
2023 will be remembered as a tipping point year when almost all mega-trends of finance, technology, trade, geopolitics, war and climate heating showed signs of acceleration in speed, scale and scope.
