Vedanta Signs Declaration on Climate Change, Pledges to Carbon Neutrality Updated On Wed, Dec 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Vedanta, a leading natural resources company, has signed a declaration on climate change by pledging to move towards carbon neutrality. Vedanta, a leading natural resources company, has signed a declaration on climate change by pledging to move towards carbon neutrality at the Second India CEO Forum on Climate Change. The firm stated that the mission […] Read more
G-20 Countries Should Take the Lead in Tackling Climate Change: Xi Jinping Updated On Mon, Nov 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that the G-20 countries should take the lead in tackling climate change, and push for the full and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement. Chinese President Xi Jinping while addressing the Leaders’ Side Event on Safeguarding the Planet of the G-20 Riyadh Summit said that the G-20 countries should take the […] Read more
Industry Must Work With Govt on Combatting Climate Change: Javadekar Updated On Fri, Nov 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy Prakash Javadekar has appealed to key industry leaders to work with the government on combating climate change In tune with our declaration in the Paris Summit, India will reduce it’s emission intensity by 35%, we will have 100GW Solar Power, 175 GW Renewable Energy, by the year 2022. Our actions are 2 degree compliant […] Read more
India’s RE Push Based on Energy Security and Climate Change: Suresh Prabhu Updated On Thu, Oct 1st, 2020 by Saurenergy India’s focus on renewables will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu has said India’s focus on renewable segments like solar, wind and hydropower will not only ensure energy security but also address environmental concerns, former union minister Suresh Prabhu said on Wednesday. “The energy and environment are the two sides of the […] Read more
DU School of Climate Change and Sustainability in the Works Updated On Mon, Jun 15th, 2020 by Saurenergy DU will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability, which will take up research in priority areas related to environmental challenges. The Delhi University (DU) will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability (DSCC&S) under the Institute of Eminence Scheme, which will take up research in priority areas related […] Read more
UK Confirmed as 1st Co-Chair in India-Led Climate Change Initiative Updated On Mon, Mar 23rd, 2020 by Saurenergy The UK has been confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council on the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The UK on March 23, 2020, was confirmed as the first co-chair of the Governing Council on the India-led global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The coalition was established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is a […] Read more
Rio Tinto to Invest $1 Billion to Meet new Climate Change Targets Updated On Thu, Feb 27th, 2020 by Saurenergy Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets Rio Tinto has announced plans to invest around USD 1 billion over the next five years to support the delivery of its new climate change targets and a company […] Read more
Funding Options for African Countries hit by Climate Change: ACCF Updated On Thu, Dec 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy The debate around climate change often focuses on the targets that need to be achieved. Another aspect of the discussion is increasingly gaining attention; that is the funding required, for African countries in particular, where climate change has hit the hardest. The Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) recently convened an event titled “Supporting African countries […] Read more
EIB Chief Slams Automakers for Slow Response to Climate Change Updated On Mon, Dec 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy EIB Chief has sharply criticised industrial companies for reacting too slowly to climate change, saying some bosses had been “asleep at the wheel”. The president of the European Investment Bank, the EU’s lending arm, has sharply criticised industrial companies for reacting too slowly to climate change, saying some bosses had been “asleep at the wheel”. In […] Read more