climate change

February 26, Kohima: Principal Secretary, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Y. Kikheto Sema, has called for intensified and community-driven conservation efforts in the face of declining forest cover and the impact of climate change.He made these remarks during the opening session of the...

New Delhi, February 26 Describing glacial lake outburst events in the Himalayan region as "very serious," international environmental expert Pema Gyamtsho said that urgent action is needed to monitor risks and strengthen disaster preparedness.Speaking on the impacts of climate change in the...

New Delhi, February 26 While artificial intelligence (AI) would provide unprecedented impetus to global productivity, the technology could also widen inequalities around the world if not used for the benefit of people, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Thursday."We need a digital...

United Nations, February 26 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has called for a comprehensive approach to human rights that includes development and capacity-building, leading to "tangible improvements in the daily lives of the most vulnerable," and confronting terrorism rather than...

New Delhi, February 25 India and Nepal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas such as forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change.The MoU envisages cooperation between the two sides in formulating...

India and Nepal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate...

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav stated today that India is implementing systemic reforms across four strategic pillars: energy transformation, sustainable economic transition, nature-based solutions, and digital environmental governance.Speaking at the...

Shimla, February 24 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the signing of two agreements on Tuesday to scale up the cultivation of medicinal plants across the state and released a report outlining strategies to tackle greenhouse gases beyond carbon dioxide.Titled...

Shimla, February 24 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu oversaw the signing of two agreements on Tuesday to expand the cultivation of medicinal plants across the state.Sukhu also released a report, "Scientific Assessment of Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways for Himachal...

New Delhi, February 24 – Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav presided over the signing of MoUs between the NCR states and specialized institutes for paving and greening urban roads on Tuesday, according to an official statement.Four Memoranda of...

Windhoek, February 24 – Namibia is positioning salmon farming as a new driver of industrialization and sustainable blue economy growth, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform Ruthy Masake said on Tuesday.Speaking at a conference titled 'Unlocking Namibia's Salmon...

Shimla, February 24 A comprehensive study focused on Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) in Himachal Pradesh has claimed that if the state effectively implements planned sectoral strategies, these pollutants can be reduced by about 85 per cent by the year 2047.According to the presentation...

Srinagar, February 24 The state unit of the BJP on Tuesday criticized Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his plan to create an artificial snow pitch in Gulmarg, saying the government has "failed" to protect the environment.Speaking at a press conference here, BJP spokesperson...

Gulmarg (J&K), February 23 – The Indian Army made a strong start to the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) 2026 in Gulmarg, winning three of the five gold medals on the first day of competition on Monday. The CRPF and Himachal Pradesh also secured gold medals on Monday.The competition was not...

Mumbai, February 23 Climate action starts at the grassroots level, and when the panchayat takes responsibility and people participate, change becomes real, said a village council leader from Bhandara in Maharashtra.The three-day 'Mumbai Climate Week', which concluded on February 19, saw the...

Almond trees in Pulwama have bloomed weeks earlier this year, with experts linking the shift to rising temperatures and changing climate patterns.February 23, Srinagar: A noticeable shift in seasonal patterns has been observed in Pulwama this year, with almond trees blooming significantly...

Gosaba (Sundarbans), February 21 Even in knee-deep, murky waters, Rina Sarkar is agile as she navigates the slippery mudbanks of Chargheri village on Satjalia island in the Sundarbans. She is one of the 150 local women who have come to the embankment, walking through a dense forest, to plant...

New Delhi, February 21 The ability of industry leaders to understand and implement technology is essential to maintaining India's prosperity in a changing landscape where AI and climate change are becoming increasingly important, AIMA President TV Narendran said on Saturday.Speaking at the...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, are holding bilateral talks in New Delhi. During the meeting, they will review all aspects of their bilateral relationship. The two leaders are expected to discuss issues of mutual interest, including...

President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was given a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi. They will review all aspects of their bilateral...