Bangkok, July 16 (IANS) Jagpreet Kaur, First Secretary of the Embassy of India in Bangkok, on Thursday highlighted India’s continued commitment to implementing the Montreal Protocol at the 48th meeting of the Open‑Ended Working Group (OEWG48) of Parties to the Montreal Protocol. “India is actively participating in the 48th meeting of the Open‑Ended Working Group (OEWG48) of Parties to the Montreal Protocol, being held from 13–17 July 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. Jagpreet Kaur, First Secr…
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Nairobi, June 30 (IANS) India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday led the country’s delegation at the Informal Heads of Delegations (HODs) meeting in Nairobi ahead of the next session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop the instrument on plastic pollution.“He underlined several key principles on behalf of Indian delegation while conveying India’s readiness to engage constructively towards a balanced …
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Friday planted a sapling on the occasion of World Environment Day and extended his support to the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. He was joined by Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj, and NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal. The leaders participated in the tree plantation drive and highlighted the importance of environmental conservation through afforestation.Speaking to reporters, Nitin Nabin said, “On the o…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, on Friday urged citizens to plant at least one tree as part of the ‘Ek ped Maa ke naam’ campaign on the occasion of World Environment Day. Speaking to IANS, Shringla said the initiative reflects the vision and inspiration provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also mentioned that West Bengal former Legislative Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee was in Delhi for consultations and had met both the Prime Minister and the Union Ho…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India has achieved a major milestone as far as Ramsar sites are concerned, noting that the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as the country’s 100th Ramsar site. He said the wetland is rich in avifaunal biodiversity and attracts several migratory as well as resident bird species.Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said, “A century as far as Ramsar sit…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to citizens on the occasion of World Environment Day and praised those who are dedicated to protecting and preserving the environment. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. I would like to applaud all those passionate about environmental conservation. This is a day to reaffirm our commitment to protecting our environment and further…
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on World Environment Day reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future, guided by the principle of “One Earth, One Family and One Future” and inspired by the spirit of Mission LiFE. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Guided by the principle of ‘One Earth, One Family and One Future’, we will continue working towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable plane…
Nairobi, May 15 (IANS) African parliamentarians on Friday began a three-day meeting in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to explore ways of reducing methane emissions while safeguarding economic growth.The conference, the first-ever regional meeting in Africa dedicated specifically to methane, is organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Parliament of Kenya, in cooperation with Climate Parliament and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).In his opening remarks, Martin Chungon…
Baku, April 14 (IANS) The World Bank has approved a five-year project worth $8.24 million to strengthen pollution monitoring and biodiversity protection in the Caspian Sea, Report news agency said.The initiative, titled “Blueing the Caspian Sea: Building Capacities for Pollution Management and Biodiversity Conservation,” is expected to benefit Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. The project will receive $11.74 million in grant financing from the Global Environment Facility, Xinhua news agen…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that large-scale action is needed to address the growing challenges of climate change and Mumbai Climate Week will be an important milestone in this regard.He stated that Maharashtra is ready to lead the action program on climate change. He also clarified that climate action is not just an environmental responsibility but also the key to future economic competitiveness. He was speaking at the inaugural function of the Mumbai …