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Voices at COP28 and the power of language
Posted on 22 Dec, 2023 05:37 PMOne of the most notable points of contention at the COP28 summit, hosted this year by the United Arab Emirates, was around language. The language chosen to describe the future of fossil fuels.
Employment potential of India's Jal Jeevan Mission
Posted on 19 Dec, 2023 01:29 PMThe year 2019 marked a significant turning point for rural drinking water supply in India with the initiation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to provide tap water connections to every rural household.
Waste pickers in India's informal sector contribute up to 80% of plastic waste collection
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 07:42 PMA study published by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and supported by Roland Berger highlights potential pathways to significantly increase waste collection and plastic recycling rates globally.
Arghyam: A praxis on regenerating a groundwater civilisation
Posted on 18 Dec, 2023 05:17 PMArghyam, which started as a funding organisation, has evolved into an influential voice in the water ecosystem. At present, it works with a network of organisations on water security solutions across the country.
Agricultural information networks of Uttarakhand farmers: Gender matters
Posted on 17 Dec, 2023 09:21 AMAgriculture is the largest livelihood provider in India and in the years following the green revolution, the focus has shifted from food grains to horticultural crops, which include fruits and vegetables.
Technological solutions for water sustainability: Challenges and prospects
Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:59 AMThis open access book titled 'Technological solutions for water sustaina
TNC India recommends low impact siting for renewables in India, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa at COP28
Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:14 AMAs world leaders, climate champions, and experts gather to chart out a path to tackle climate change and accelerate renewable energy (RE), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) India and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) held discussions on RE and environmental conservation.
Insights from Atal Bhujal Yojana in Rajasthan
Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 08:58 AMGroundwater, comprising approximately 99 percent of easily accessible freshwater (United Nations 2022), plays a vital role in meeting the water needs of diverse stakeholders globally, encompassing both rural and urban areas and spanning industrial and irrigation sectors.
Green Rising India Alliance to spearhead sustainable development for 50 million youth
Posted on 09 Dec, 2023 08:02 PMUNICEF and its global partnerships platform Generation Unlimited (also known as YuWaah in India) have partnered with key organisations committed to working towards a green future for children and young people as a part of the Green Rising India Alliance (GRIA).
Unmasking fluoride: A global examination of health complexities and groundwater dynamics
Posted on 09 Dec, 2023 11:15 AMIn groundwater, excessive fluoride concentration has been evidenced in more than 20 developing and developed countries, including India, wherein 19 states are confronting serious problems owing to fluorosis.