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India's climate-tech funding landscape
Posted on 21 Mar, 2024 09:33 AMWhile investments in India's climate-tech sector grew significantly in previous years due to increasing interest from domestic and international investors, the funding momentum waned by the end of November 2023, reveals consulting firm FSG's new report, 'India's Green Revolution 2.0: Trends Shaping India's Climate-Tech Sector'. According to the report, the sector attr
Water, sanitation, and women: A journey of empowerment in rural India
Posted on 20 Mar, 2024 12:01 PMIn the heart of rural India, the fight for access to clean water and adequate sanitation frequently determines daily routines. These basic necessities have always been the responsibility of women, who walk great distances to obtain water and manage home cleanliness with limited funds. But today, their role is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
NGT orders response on Chennai’s Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Posted on 19 Mar, 2024 06:09 PMNGT seeks accountability for Chitlapakkam lake encroachments
Climate Sakhis: A shield against heatwaves
Posted on 18 Mar, 2024 10:47 PMWomen residing in low-income, high-density settlements such as Vivekanand Camp in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, have undergone specialised training to address the challenges posed by heatwaves within their communities.
Surat and Bengaluru lead in used water management
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 08:11 PMA recent report ‘Enabling circular economy in used water management in India: A municipal index for assessing urban local bodies’ performance’ by the Council on Energy, Environment, and Water (C
Water security amid climate challenges
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 09:29 AMS. M. Sehgal Foundation, in collaboration with DCB Bank and NIRDPR (National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj) as the knowledge partner, held the fourth and final workshop of ‘Jalagam’, the Capacity Building and Experience Sharing series, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on March 14, 2024.
Volunteering opportunity at Arghyam
Posted on 15 Mar, 2024 09:16 AMArghyam invites volunteers to help review and analyse literature regarding the operations and maintenance of drinking water supply across various states in India.
Submit your response by March 18, 2024, using the link to the google form below:
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Valuing groundwater: A priority for India
Posted on 13 Mar, 2024 06:06 PMUrban India is sucking groundwater at frightening rates
Exploring G20 carbon pricing journey and prospects in the Global South
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 07:35 PMToday, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Observer Research Foundation (ORF) unveiled the report titled 'Navigating Carbon Pricing: The G20 Experience and Global South Pro
Women in management enhance companies' eco-transition
Posted on 12 Mar, 2024 09:41 AMTwo research studies, published in January 2024, demonstrate the positive impact of the presence of women on boards of directors in furthering the ecological transition of companies. The first study shows that the presence of a greater number of women on boards of directors and in management positions stimulates green innovation and, on a wider scale, corporate innovation. The seco