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Dr. Seema Javed The U.N.’s much debated Global Stocktake Text ( GST) finally published the proposed text of the deal countries hope to reach at the COP28 summit in Dubai.It included a reference to transitioning away from all fossil fuels beginning in this decade. The document recognised -the need for …

A new report unmasks the deceptive social media campaigns Dr.Seema Javed framing carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a “silver bullet” solution to climate change. A groundbreaking analysis from Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD), has exposed a pervasive and calculated campaigns on social media by fossil fuel interests to manipulate …

Dr. Semma Javed Rising temperatures in India are projected to reduce crops yields, as food price inflation touches 11.51% in 2023 In a new analysis titled ‘Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in India’ Climate Trends compiles evidence to showcase the extent of India’s agricultural vulnerability amidst changing summer monsoon …

Dr. Seema Javed ● India‘s solar and wind capacity needs a five-fold increase by 2030 to align with the IEA net-zero scenario. ● This would need India to build 38% more solar capacity every year compared to the planned additions in the 14th National Electricity Plan to meet the existing …

SIDBI Should Grow 3x – Speaks Secretary, DFS, MoF, GoI SIDBI, organised an Outreach programme “MSME & Start-Up Stakeholder Consultation Meet” on November 21, 2023, at Gurugram, Haryana. The program witnessed participation of more than 350+ Startups / MSMEs / Lead industry Association / Rating agencies and other enablers serving …

Panaji. Along with a dedicated training regime, diet and nutrition plays a key role in an athlete’s journey to unlock the peak of their potential. And when it comes to an event of the magnitude of the National Games, no detail can be overlooked. The presence of over 11,000 athletes …

Dr Seema Javed Renewable energy has grown exponentially over the past two decades thanks to government policy and falling prices. Today, building new solar and onshore wind power on average costs around 40% less than coal or gas power. These cost declines have helped renewables reach a tipping point, meaning …

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) signed Agreement for SIDBI Cluster Development Fund (SCDF) with UT of Jammu & Kashmir to accelerate MSME Cluster infrastructure development in UT of Jammu & Kashmir. SIDBI and UT of J&K partnered for supporting modernization/ upgradation or establishment of infrastructure / development of …

Dr. Seema Javed The latest Lancet Countdown report underscores the imperative for a health-centred response in a world facing irreversible harms. Climate inaction is costing lives and livelihoods today, with new global projections revealing the grave and mounting threat to health of further delayed action on climate change. But bold …

Dr. seema javed Unseasonal rain ahead of Diwali made the high pollution levels of several capital cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai dip just ahead of the festival. But the Supreme Court’s firecracker ban was flouted in many places, and air pollution started to spike on the night of …