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The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted the 'Global Summit on Sustainability MSMEs – Small Businesses, Big Impact' in New Delhi on September 13, 2024.

India boasts the world’s second-largest bamboo reserves, second only to China. With 136+ species thriving across the country, especially in the northeastern states, bamboo plays a pivotal role in both forests and industries. It covers 13% of India’s forest area, providing livelihoods for millions and serving as a sustainable alternative to timber and plastic.

Microplastics (MPs) are a major threat to aquatic ecosystems because of their very small size, higher surface area, capacity to adsorb harmful pollutants, inert nature, and ubiquitous presence in the environment.

Scaling India's renewable energy (RE) capacity beyond 1,500 gigawatts (GW) will present significant challenges related to land, water, population, and climate, according to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Although India's total RE potential exceeds 24,000 GW, not all of this is achievable due to various constraints.

Malnutrition remains a significant issue in Kendujhar district, Odisha. According to the National Family Health Survey-5, approximately 33 percent of children under the age of five exhibit stunting, indicative of chronic malnutrition in Kendujhar. Additionally, 45 percent of children in the same age group are underweight.

World Water Week serves as a reminder of the impact that access to clean water can have around the globe. Water is not just a resource; it is the essence of this planet and its community. Its availability and quality can shape one's life, determining health, education, and economic development.

The feminine hygiene industry in India is a substantial sector, currently valued at an impressive INR 7300 crores and projected to reach INR 13200 crores by 2030. However, this growth is accompanied by an unexpected downside – a significant buildup of menstrual waste in landfills.

India's journey towards cleaner waters has been a complex and often contradictory affair. While it strives to meet its environmental goals, the implementation of sewage treatment standards has been fraught with challenges.

By supporting four innovative Indian organisations, Google.org and Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) are fostering a new wave of AI-driven environmental solutions that promise to make meaningful impacts in water security, climate resilience, and sustainable urban development across India.

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