climate change

New Delhi, March 9 BJP's nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a...

Kohima, March 9 Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio presented the Nagaland Agriculture Policy 2025 in the assembly on Monday, outlining a detailed roadmap to strengthen the sector, enhance farmers' income, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.The policy aims to address long-standing...

New Delhi, March 9 BJP Rajya Sabha member Ghanshyam Tiwari said on Monday that there is a need to address "political pollution" in addition to addressing environmental pollution, taking a dig at the opposition parties.Initiating a discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Environment...

New Delhi, March 8 Climate change has serious impacts from a gender perspective, yet the capital flowing toward supporting women affected by it represents only a small fraction of what is required, a top representative of the United Nations Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI) said.In an...

Kohima, March 7 Nagaland Minister for Forests, Environment, and Climate Change, C. L. John, called for stronger collective efforts to address gender-based violence and unequal opportunities on Saturday, stating that such issues remain major barriers to women's empowerment.Speaking at the...

Mumbai, March 7 Actress Dia Mirza has once again expressed her concern over the ongoing environmental degradation, stating that her "almost five-year-old understands that when trees are cut down, we are not just clearing land, we are erasing life."Sharing a strong message on her social media...

Thane, March 7 The Maharashtra Environment and Climate Change Department has initiated the process of identifying and notifying wetlands, including those in Mumbai and its suburbs, with the support of a national research body.This information emerged from a Right to Information (RTI) appeal...

Chennai, March 7 – The Tamil Nadu government's decision to designate the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport in the Kancheepuram district as a 'Special Project' under the Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, has reignited concerns among environmental groups and...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and the environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, but rather as complementary. He added that water conservation is essential for securing the future of humanity, and all stakeholders, including public representatives, should work...

Chandigarh, March 6 With the area under sugarcane declining in recent years, the Haryana government has asked farmers to adopt new technologies.Cooperation Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma said on Friday that farmers should adopt new technologies while cultivating sugarcane, as it will help reduce...

New Delhi, March 6 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has awarded a research project worth ₹47.46 lakh to Atiqur Rahman, head of the Department of Geography at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), to study the role of natural landscapes in mitigating rising urban temperatures.The...

In a unique initiative to understand the vulnerable and rapidly changing climate in the Indian Himalayan region, scientists and research scholars from various Indian and international universities reached out to tribal communities residing in the high-altitude slopes of J&K's Bhaderwah valley...

New Delhi, March 6 India and Finland have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation to deepen collaboration on pollution prevention and control, waste management, climate change, forests, and natural resource management, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb reiterated their commitment to the rule-based international order and multilateral cooperation, with the United Nations at its core. The joint statement issued after the visit of the President of Finland to India stated that both...

Gandhinagar, March 5 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the book 'Shaping Tomorrow's Cities: From Climate Risks to Green Opportunities' on Thursday, which illustrates how the challenges of urbanization can be transformed into opportunities.The book is written by Shalini Agrawal...

New Delhi, March 5 – Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav and his Finnish counterpart Sari Multala renewed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on environmental cooperation between India and Finland at a meeting held in the national capital on Thursday.In...

Kolkata, March 5 West Bengal is emerging as a model for green development through a combination of circular economy initiatives, expansion of renewable energy, and water conservation programs, Principal Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister & Finance Department, Amit Mitra, said on Thursday...

Chennai, March 4. Rapid and unplanned urban growth is putting increasing pressure on the water resources of the Chennai river basin, raising concerns about the city's long-term water security. A new data-based assessment has warned that the steady disappearance of traditional water storage...

Ranchi, March 3 BIT Mesra announced on Tuesday that it has secured a ₹2.4 crore research grant from the government for a multi-institutional study on how climate change, environmental conditions, and socio-economic factors affect the mental well-being of people in the country.Led by BIT Mesra...

Under the Environment Education Programme, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organized workshops on preparing eco-friendly Holi colours in Eco-Clubs to promote safe and sustainable celebrations aligned with Mission Life. The Ministry stated that through these sessions...