IFC invests in AC Energy Green Bonds to Support Renewable Energy Investments
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, committed an investment of $75 million in the first-ever listed green bond issued by AC Energy Finance … Read more
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India, Norway launches initiative to combat Marine Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change recently signed a letter of Intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative together with the Norwegian ministry … Read more
Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces Initiative to Support India’s National Clean Air Program
At the World Sustainable Development Summit 2019 (WSDS 2019) in New Delhi, Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and the Shakti Sustainable Energy … Read more
National Geographic, Sky Ocean Ventures Launch Global Search for Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics
National Geographic and Sky Ocean Ventures have launched a global search for innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s single-use plastic problem. The Ocean Plastic … Read more
India on track to fulfilling climate commitments: Harsh Vardhan at WSDS 2019
Building on the momentum of last year’s summit, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) kick started the World Sustainable Development 2019 (WSDS 2019). The summit … Read more
Lakes in Tasmania are contaminated with dangerous metals: Study
A study of metal contamination in south-west Tasmania by The ANU has found lakes in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) are contaminated with dangerous … Read more
Leading Businesses Charge Ahead With EVs To Tackle City Air Pollution: New Report
More companies than ever are switching to electric vehicles, helping to combat air pollution in cities, lower business risk and future proof their operations as … Read more
Flywheel Multiplication: A Climate Friendly Aspiration of Indian Scientist Killed by the Government?
DR. Srinivas Bhaskar Chaganti is an Indian Scientist born in Hyderabad, he has spent over 20 years of his life working on Flywheel Power Multiplication … Read more
Green bond issuance is set to reach $200 billion in 2019: Moody’s
Global green bond issuance will grow by 20% to reach $200 billion in 2019, according to a new report from Moody’s Investors Service. Despite slower … Read more
Climate change poses risks to international peace and security: UN
Climate change poses risks to international peace and security through massive displacement of people and increased competition for scarce natural resources, speakers told the Security … Read more