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Workshop on Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy at US Embassy

Workshop on Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy at US Embassy

The final workshop of the “Women Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy” program, which aims to support aspiring female business leaders in green business launches, was organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad last week. “Promoting women entrepreneurs and helping advance the green economy are both top priorities for the U.S. Mission here in India,” […]

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$125 million is sought by Singapore Fund for stoves in Kenya and India

$125 million is sought by Singapore Fund for stoves in Kenya and India

A Singapore-based money manager hopes to raise $125 million to give communities in India and Africa energy-efficient stoves while also making money for investors by selling carbon credits. Impact Capital Asset Management of Singapore will oversee the Improved Cook Stoves Carbon Fund on behalf of EKI Energy Services Ltd. According to ICAM Chief Investment Officer

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ADB commits $25 billion for India's infrastructure, social, and environmental needs

ADB commits $25 billion for India’s infrastructure, social, and environmental needs

Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed up to $25 billion over the next five years to support India’s PM Gati Shakti initiative, including funding for social development, climate action, and infrastructural development. During their discussion, ADB president Masatsugu Asakawa informed PM Narendra Modi that ADB intended to provide $20–25 billion in resources over five years

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India finalises carbon credits trading activities list

India finalises carbon credits trading activities list

To enable the transfer of cutting-edge technology and mobilize foreign funding in India, the Union government has finalized a list of activities to be considered for trading carbon credits under the Article 6.2 mechanism. In May 2022, India also notified the NDAIAPA, the National Designated Authority, to implement the Paris Agreement. Within the three headings

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The Chennai Corporation to register carbon credits

The Chennai Corporation to register carbon credits

The Greater Chennai Corporation has identified projects for biomining, non-motorized transportation, sewage treatment, urban forestry, solid waste management, and rooftop solar panels to begin making money from trading carbon credits on the global market. According to the officials, the Corporation’s solid waste management initiatives are the most promising in lowering carbon emissions and are anticipated

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India lists 13 tasks under three headings for trading carbon credits.

India lists 13 tasks under three headings for trading carbon credits

To enable the transfer of cutting-edge technology and mobilize foreign funding in India, the Union government has finalized a list of activities to be considered for trading carbon credits under the Article 6.2 mechanism. In May 2022, India also notified the NDAIAPA, the National Designated Authority, to implement the Paris Agreement. Within the three headings

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King Charles co-authors a children's book about environmental threats

King Charles co-authors a children’s book about environmental threats

  The Ladybird Book “Climate Change” will be released the following month. Last Friday, the King welcomed international leaders to Buckingham Palace to encourage efforts to restore the natural environment. The book’s co-author, Head of Natural England, Tony Juniper, said the King wants to empower youth in his remarks at the reception. Government, industry, nonprofit,

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Bihar and UP among the top 50 climate-risk areas in the world

Bihar and UP among the top 50 climate-risk areas in the world

According to a recent analysis titled “Gross Domestic Climate Risk,” nine Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and Punjab, are among the top 50 locations in the world at risk of harm to the built environment owing to climate change hazards.  According to PTI reports, the Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI), a member of a

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First G20 climate sustainability working group meet concludes in Bengaluru

First G20 climate sustainability working group meet concludes in Bengaluru

The first G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) meeting came to a successful conclusion in Bengaluru last week, with all G20 nations demonstrating interest in and commitment to working constructively towards the goal of the three priority areas of stopping land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration, and enriching biodiversity; promoting a sustainable and climate

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ndia's EV start-ups receive decade's highest investment

India’s EV start-ups receive decade’s highest investment

According to a recent analysis by market intelligence platform Tracxn, EV start-ups in India raised $1.66 billion in total in 2022, an increase of 117% from 2021. In comparison to just two investment rounds totaling $100 million or more in 2021, the industry saw four rounds in 2022. Additionally, late-stage funding in the sector increased

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