In 2022 there were 1.05 billion tonnes of food waste generated (including inedible parts), amounting to 132 kg per capita and nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break records, the latest Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) finds that current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5-2.9 degrees Celsius temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century
However, this dip only translates to a 0.01 degree celsius reduction of global warming by 2050. Meanwhile NDCs remain inadequate.
India is committed to ensure a sustainable planet and is well on track to meet its promises, Prime Minister Narendra…
The quality of Kolkata’s air has assumed alarming proportions. The city’s pollution level in the middle of this month has…
UN Environment Programme Executive Director Erik Solheim on Thursday condoled the death of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave, describing him…
UN green panel chief Erik Solheim has lauded India's efforts in embarking on a path to an "inclusive green economy",…
The report titled ‘Indians choking on dirty air’ (The Statesman, 20 February) highlights the poor quality of air in India…
