UNITED NATION S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The SDG India Index 2023-24, released by NITI Aayog on Friday, shows Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Himachal Pradesh emerged as the top performing states in the overall ranking. On the contrary, Bihar, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Ar...

Oxfam reports rich nations claimed USD 116 billion in 2022 climate finance, but only USD 35 billion was actual aid. The 2009 pledge was USD 100 billion. OECD's figures include market loans; only USD 15 billion was for adaptation. UNEP estimates USD ...

India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, highlighted India's full integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national strategies during the High-Level Political Forum at the UN General Assembly. Em...

The Sustainable Development Goals face challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate change. Urgent global cooperation is needed to address rising poverty, conflict casualties, and displacement. Despite progress in renewable energy...

Despite incremental progress in some areas, global sustainable development remains hindered by slow advancement and persistent challenges. Efforts in expanding technology access and renewable energy capacity show promise, but significant work is nee...

In 2020, only four per cent of India's population lacked access to an urban centre, according to a study published in the journal Nature Cities. The research, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Italy, examined ...

In 2023, the Indian fertilizer market size stood at Rs 94,210 crore, driven by increased agricultural demands and strategic governmental interventions.

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it is "high time" that the comity of nations gives due credence to the African member states. "Sustainable peace and security is possi...

India's Permanent Representative to the UN Security Council, Ruchira Kamboj, emphasised India's steadfast support for bolstering African states in global security and development during an open debate. She highlighted the importance of peace and dev...

Underscoring the rapid progress expected over the next two decades, he said, "Let's say in 2047, we'll have - we'll be the third-largest economy, maybe a USD 40 billion economy. Even now, in the next - I think by 2029, we'll be the third-largest eco...

G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant emphasized the challenges posed by the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East for global stability and economics. He stressed the need for urgent action to pursue inclusive and sustainable growth strategies in the...

Infosys, AEEE, and IIHS collaborate on 'ASSURE' to decarbonize India's commercial building sector, aiming for 100 million sq. ft. of high-performance buildings by 2030. The initiative includes experts, lighthouse projects, and engagement with financ...

AMPIN Energy Transition announced securing funding of USD 35 million (over Rs 292 crore) from responsAbility, a Switzerland-based impact asset manager. The investment will support AMPIN in various projects across its special purpose vehicles (SPVs),...

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, highlighted the significant progress in women's leadership within India's Panchayati Raj system. Speaking at a #CPD57 side event, she praised the system's decentralised power structure, fac...

The Asian Development Bank is open to funding the space sector in India in addition to focusing on climate finance to mitigate the associated risks, said its Vice President Bhargav Dasgupta on Friday. ADB has done some projects in satellite in the A...

A health initiative between Government of India and Government of Norway, the Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI) Phase 3 builds on experiences from NIPI 1 & 2 and focuses on areas of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.

Nasscom Foundation is focused on driving social change through technology, and its broad spectrum of initiatives are aimed at holistically harnessing technology for social innovation, says Nidhi Bhasin, CEO.

To mitigate CO2 emissions, India is drafting a Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) policy. It will not only facilitate decarbonization efforts but can potentially kickstart a $10 billion industry in next five years, by using captured car...

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, highlighted India's development journey at the UNDP high-level policy dialogue for the Asia-Pacific. She emphasized India's commitment to surpassing the Sustainable Development ...