Global Push for Renewables Gains Momentum, But 2030 Targets Still Out of Reach
A record amount of renewable energy capacity was installed worldwide last year, signaling accelerating momentum in the global clean energy transition.
Author: sustaintoday
Delhi Declares 41 sq km of Southern Ridge as Reserved Forest to Combat Pollution and Boost Green Cover
In a landmark move to curb pollution and promote sustainable environmental practices, the Delhi government on Tuesday declared 41 square kilometers of the Southern Ridge area as a reserved forest under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Over U.N. Shipping Emissions Vote Amid Global Climate Push
In a dramatic move ahead of a key United Nations vote, the United States on Friday threatened to impose visa restrictions and sanctions on nations that support a proposed global framework to slash carbon emissions from international shipping — a sector responsible for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
India Highlights Cultural and Scientific Synergy for Climate Action at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, led India’s intervention at a high-level roundtable during the IUCN World Conservation Congress, held in Abu Dhabi. The roundtable, chaired by IUCN President Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, focused on nature-based solutions for climate action and strategic pathways to the upcoming COP30 in Belém.
Delhi Declaration Sets Urban Climate Agenda Ahead of COP30
The Delhi Declaration on Local Action for Global Climate Goals emerged as the key outcome of the inaugural ARISE Cities Forum 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening urban leadership in the global climate movement.
COP29 President Calls for Stronger Climate Finance and Global Synergy at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi
In a compelling address at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, Mukhtar Babayev, President of the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), urged the global community to scale up climate finance and strengthen cooperation across international environmental agreements.
India Approves Phase-III of Biomedical Research Career Programme, Marking Major Milestone in Scientific Advancement
In a landmark move to further strengthen India’s biomedical research ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved Phase-III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)—a strategic Indo-UK initiative that has been pivotal in transforming India’s scientific landscape over the past decade and a half.
IUCN and IRENA Forge Partnership to Align Renewable Energy with Nature Conservation
In a landmark move to integrate environmental sustainability with the global energy transition, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi.
ARISE Cities Forum 2025 Positions Global South Cities at the Forefront of Climate Action
The ARISE Cities Forum 2025, held in New Delhi, marked a landmark moment in advancing urban climate leadership from the Global South.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 Campaign with Massive Public Participation
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has successfully concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign, held from September 17 to October 2, with an impressive display of national engagement and commitment to cleanliness.