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World Bank, IMF eye ways to link debt relief to climate change spending
The initiative reflects growing recognition that the economic turmoil of the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated budget constraints and debt challenges
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India, US can collaborate" on agenda for clean and green technologies: PM
India and the US can "creatively collaborate" on a 2030 agenda for clean and green technologies in the service of the planet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday
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Up in smoke: Uttarakhand looks to the clouds, forest fires rage on
In the last 2 or 3 days, forest fires have broken out with seething frenzy in many areas of the hill state, and are threatening to destroy the rich plant and animal wealth of the Himalayan region
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It takes two to tango
A successful US-India climate partnership marked by techno-financial assistance to pursue carbon neutrality can set a template for the rest of the world
US envoy for climate John Kerry calls on PM Modi
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and discussed issues relating to climate, including a forthcoming summit of 40 world leaders.
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India a world leader in deployment of renewable energy: US envoy John Kerry
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said that decisive action from the country now will determine what this transformation will mean for all generations to come
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US climate envoy John Kerry says India is 'getting job done' on climate
Kerry is leading efforts to get countries to step up commitments ahead of a summit of 40 leaders on April 22-23
India hosts summit of BRICS Finance Ministers, central bank heads virtually
In separate meeting with Kerry, FM emphasises on increasing fund flows from developed to developing nations to battle climate change
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India is vulnerable to climate change, should join the race to net zero
If rises to challenge, it can serve as a model for other developing countries
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Water in the age of climate change
We know that climate change impacts are about heat - increased and scorching temperatures - and about variable and extreme rain.
Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960s
A new study shows that global farming productivity is 21 per cent lower than it could have been without climate change.
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US special presidential envoy for climate Kerry to visit India next week
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, will be visiting India next week, as part of his first Asia tour, for consultations on increasing climate ambition
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Google Maps set to direct drivers to 'eco-friendly' routes based on traffic
Google, an Alphabet unit, said the feature would launch later this year in the US and eventually reach other countries as part of its commitment to help combat climate change through its services
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Biden targets big offshore wind energy expansion to fight climate change
(Reuters) - The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that it has set a goal to vastly expand the nation's offshore wind energy capacity in the coming decade by opening new areas to development, speeding environmental permitting, and boosting public financing for projects.
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India, US to revamp strategic partnership with focus on clean energy sector
India and the United States have agreed to revamp their strategic energy partnership to focus on greater collaboration in cleaner energy sectors such as biofuels, and hydrogen production
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Sustainable bond issuance volumes of FIs, DBs to approach $300 bn in 2021
According to Moody's Investor Service, this expectation is based on the average annual rate of growth in green bond issuance since 2015
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Pakistan calls for inclusive,cooperative policies over climate change
Pakistan has called for inclusive, cooperative and forward-looking policies to counter the challenge of climate change in the world, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry
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Ad agencies step away from oil and gas in echo of cigarette exodus
Guy Hayward, global chief executive of Forsman & Bodenfors, an international ad agency, said its New York office has signed a pledge to no longer work for oil and gas producers
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Chronicle of crises foretold
A book on the drought in Marathwada offers a compelling preview of the human and environmental costs of poor policy-making, caste inequalities and globalisation
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Tata Cleantech, JICA sign 10 bn yen loan deal for climate change projects
The loan will support Tata Cleantech to mitigate the impact of climate change by offering green finance
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