At COP29’s Energy Day, UNIDO and the Climate Club unveiled the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy-emitting industries. The initiative, supported by multiple global organizations and donor nations, aims to address funding and technical challenges faced by emerging economies in industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions. BulletsIn GMP launched to aid decarbonisation in
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At COP29’s Energy Day, UNIDO and the Climate Club unveiled the Global Matchmaking Platform (GMP) to accelerate decarbonisation in heavy-emitting industries. The initiative, supported by multiple global organizations and donor nations, aims to address funding and technical challenges faced by emerging economies in industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions. BulletsIn GMP launched to aid decarbonisation in
373The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighted a grim reality—climate change displaced over 6.6 million people in 2023. Floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires caused most of the forced movements, with vulnerable countries witnessing exponential humanitarian crises. BulletsIn 6.6 million displaced by weather-related disasters in 2023; total forced movements reached 20.3 million
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighted a grim reality—climate change displaced over 6.6 million people in 2023. Floods, storms, droughts, and wildfires caused most of the forced movements, with vulnerable countries witnessing exponential humanitarian crises. BulletsIn 6.6 million displaced by weather-related disasters in 2023; total forced movements reached 20.3 million
616NTPC Green Energy has partnered with Andhra Pradesh’s NREDCAP to establish renewable energy projects worth ₹1.87 lakh crore. The joint venture is expected to generate 1.06 lakh jobs and bring ₹20,620 crore in financial benefits to the state over 25 years. BulletsIn NTPC Green Energy and NREDCAP sign a joint venture to invest ₹1.87 lakh
NTPC Green Energy has partnered with Andhra Pradesh’s NREDCAP to establish renewable energy projects worth ₹1.87 lakh crore. The joint venture is expected to generate 1.06 lakh jobs and bring ₹20,620 crore in financial benefits to the state over 25 years. BulletsIn NTPC Green Energy and NREDCAP sign a joint venture to invest ₹1.87 lakh
246A study in Environmental Research Letters highlights the rapid growth of centimeter-sized plastic debris in the North Pacific Garbage Patch (NPGP), escalating threats to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. BulletsIn Centimeter-sized plastic fragments in NPGP increased from 2.9kg/km² (2015) to 14.2kg/km² (2022). Small debris hotspots grew from 1 million/km² in 2015 to over
A study in Environmental Research Letters highlights the rapid growth of centimeter-sized plastic debris in the North Pacific Garbage Patch (NPGP), escalating threats to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle. BulletsIn Centimeter-sized plastic fragments in NPGP increased from 2.9kg/km² (2015) to 14.2kg/km² (2022). Small debris hotspots grew from 1 million/km² in 2015 to over
248The Indian government is promoting the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewable energy (RE) tenders to enhance grid reliability, minimize wastage, and optimize transmission networks. This move aims to meet India’s renewable energy targets and tackle intermittent power supply challenges. BulletsIn Centre urges CPSUs, state PSUs, and private developers to co-locate BESS
The Indian government is promoting the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in renewable energy (RE) tenders to enhance grid reliability, minimize wastage, and optimize transmission networks. This move aims to meet India’s renewable energy targets and tackle intermittent power supply challenges. BulletsIn Centre urges CPSUs, state PSUs, and private developers to co-locate BESS
267Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) during the 2nd Annual Summit held alongside the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The partnership aims to enhance investment and collaboration in renewable energy to drive climate action and meet net-zero targets. BulletsIn India and Australia launched the Renewable Energy
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese launched the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) during the 2nd Annual Summit held alongside the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The partnership aims to enhance investment and collaboration in renewable energy to drive climate action and meet net-zero targets. BulletsIn India and Australia launched the Renewable Energy
343The Telangana government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, effective November 20, to promote cleaner air and reduce pollution, particularly in Hyderabad. Announced by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy offers tax exemptions and support for EV adoption. BulletsIn Full exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs for two years,
The Telangana government has introduced a new Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, effective November 20, to promote cleaner air and reduce pollution, particularly in Hyderabad. Announced by state transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar, the policy offers tax exemptions and support for EV adoption. BulletsIn Full exemption on road tax and registration fees for EVs for two years,
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NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has raised ₹3,960 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹10,000 crore IPO, which opens for public subscription from November 19 to 22. The IPO proceeds will primarily be used to clear loans and fund corporate purposes. BulletsIn Anchor investors include New World Fund Inc, Goldman
NTPC Green Energy, the renewable energy arm of NTPC, has raised ₹3,960 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹10,000 crore IPO, which opens for public subscription from November 19 to 22. The IPO proceeds will primarily be used to clear loans and fund corporate purposes. BulletsIn Anchor investors include New World Fund Inc, Goldman
284The European Union (EU) introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) last year, which has been met with strong objections from BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China). These countries have raised concerns that CBAM unfairly impacts developing nations, and the issue was discussed at the COP29 meeting in Baku. While the EU defends
The European Union (EU) introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) last year, which has been met with strong objections from BASIC countries (Brazil, South Africa, India, and China). These countries have raised concerns that CBAM unfairly impacts developing nations, and the issue was discussed at the COP29 meeting in Baku. While the EU defends
224A growing threat to global agriculture comes from infectious diseases affecting pollinators like bees. These insects, which are crucial for pollinating more than 75% of food crops, are now facing new diseases worsened by habitat loss. This poses a serious risk to agricultural productivity and nutritional security worldwide. BulletsIn Bees, wasps, beetles, flies, moths, and
A growing threat to global agriculture comes from infectious diseases affecting pollinators like bees. These insects, which are crucial for pollinating more than 75% of food crops, are now facing new diseases worsened by habitat loss. This poses a serious risk to agricultural productivity and nutritional security worldwide. BulletsIn Bees, wasps, beetles, flies, moths, and
