At UN summit, plans announced to boost low-carbon, renewable energy in Africa, small islands
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) A new initiative announced on Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York is expected to reduce dependency on fossil fuels in eastern and southern Africa at a time when regional demand for electricity is estimated to at least double over the next quarter century.
Climate Summit: 'All hands on deck' declares Ban, calling for leadership, concrete action
Sep 24, 2014, at 04:56 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) We are not here to talk, we are here to make history, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday told world leaders at an "unprecedented and important gathering" that aims to raise ambition, mobilize resources, and generate action towards a universal climate deal.
Ban seeks 'vision, concrete action' from world leaders at UN climate summit
Sep 23, 2014, at 06:14 pm
New York, Sept 3 (IBNS) True to his belief that tackling climate change requires “all hands on deckâ€, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is gathering a new and unique mix of partners at United Nations Headquarters Tuesday – from Government, business, finance and civil society – for a summit aiming to raise ambition, mobilize resources, and generate action towards a universal climate deal.
UN Women, Mary Robinson, to host special climate change event for women leaders
Sep 23, 2014, at 05:50 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) On the eve of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Climate Summit, UN climate envoy Mary Robinson and Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the head of UN Women, are gathering with some 130 other women leaders to show their commitment to climate action.
Extreme weather hits Asia, Europe as world leaders gear up for UN climate summit
Sep 23, 2014, at 04:58 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) Heavy rains and flooding devastated parts of the Philippines, France and Italy over the weekend and may be further indications of the ‘new normal’ that the world will have to deal with if no accelerated action is taken to curb global warming, the head of United Nations Disaster Reduction Office said on Monday on the eve of the UN Climate Summit in New York.
Extreme weather hits Asia, Europe as world leaders gear up for UN climate summit
Sep 23, 2014, at 02:53 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) Heavy rains and flooding devastated parts of the Philippines, France and Italy over the weekend and may be further indications of the ‘new normal’ that the world will have to deal with if no accelerated action is taken to curb global warming, the head of United Nations Disaster Reduction Office said on Monday on the eve of the UN Climate Summit in New York.
Extreme weather hits Asia, Europe as world leaders gear up for UN climate summit
Sep 23, 2014, at 02:53 pm
New York, Sept 23 (IBNS) Heavy rains and flooding devastated parts of the Philippines, France and Italy over the weekend and may be further indications of the ‘new normal’ that the world will have to deal with if no accelerated action is taken to curb global warming, the head of United Nations Disaster Reduction Office said on Monday on the eve of the UN Climate Summit in New York.
Feature: No 'Plan B' for climate action as there is no 'Planet B, says UN chief
Sep 22, 2014, at 05:28 pm
New York, Sept 22 (IBNS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday told what is thought to be the largest ever march in the United States demanding measures to halt the advance of global climate change, that there is no "Plan B" for action as there is no "Planet B."
Gates Foundation announced USD 7 lakh for J&K relief operations
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, Sept 19 (IBNS): Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Friday announced emergency relief of USD 7 lakh for the flood victims of Jammu & Kashmir, in response to a request for his home state from Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS in Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Space & Atomic Energy.
Ahead of UN climate summit, leading investors urge transition to low-carbon economy
Sep 19, 2014, at 09:23 pm
New York, Sept 19 (IBNS) Just days before United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convenes his much-anticipated climate summit, more than 340 global institutional investors representing over $24 trillion in assets are calling on Governments to take action that supports, rather than limits, investments in clean energy and climate solutions.
Bhopal Gas victims chain themselves to CM's house demanding compensation
Sep 19, 2014, at 03:34 am
Bhopal, Sept 18 (IBNS): Survivors of the Bhopal gas disaster, neighbourhood residents of the abandoned Union Carbide factory and their supporters on Thursday locked themselves to the Chief Minister's residence with a chain seeking adequate compensation and clean up of the contaminated factory site.
Marking International Day, UN officials hail progress in reducing damage to ozone layer
Sep 17, 2014, at 02:57 pm
New York, Sept 17 (IBNS) United Nations officials on Tuesday hailed the progress made in reducing damage to the ozone layer and the vital role played by one of the most successful environmental treaties in history in phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
Aircel offers free 'Aircel Locate' service in Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 15, 2014, at 08:45 pm
Kolkata, Sept 15 (IBNS): Aircel offers free location based tracking service 'Aircel Locate' to help people locate their family and friends stranded in severe flood affected areas in Jammu & Kashmir, the company said on Monday.
New UN-backed protections for sharks, manta rays enter into effect
Sep 13, 2014, at 03:14 pm
New York, Sept 13 (IBNS) Beginning Sunday 14 September, international trade in specimens of five shark species and all manta ray species, including their meat, gills and fins, will need to be accompanied by permits and certificates confirming that they have been harvested sustainably and legally, as new United Nations-backed trade protections go into effect.
NASA's Orion Spacecraft nears completion, ready for fueling
Sep 12, 2014, at 05:00 pm
California, Sept 12 (IBNS) NASA is making steady progress on its Orion spacecraft, completing several milestones this week at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in preparation for the capsule's first trip to space in December.
Greenpeace urges TGBL to commit to a holistic approach that helps eliminate pesticides from tea
Sep 12, 2014, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Weeks after Greenpeace released its report "Trouble Brewing" highlighting the presence of toxic pesticide residues in tea, the tea industry remains divided on the issue.
Railways come in aid of J&K flood victims
Sep 11, 2014, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Coming to the aid of flood ravaged victims of Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Railways has geared up his machinery to provide all possible help to the travelling public in the wake of unprecedented calamity that has gripped the state.
Ozone layer recovering but remains threatened – UN reports
Sep 11, 2014, at 02:40 pm
New York, Sept 11 (IBNS) The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to recover by the middle of the century, the United Nations on Wednesday reported, urging unified action to tackle climate change and curb continued fluctuations to the composition of the atmosphere.
J&K floods a grim reminder of increasing climate change impact in India: CSE
Sep 11, 2014, at 03:40 am
New Delhi, Sept 10 (IBNS): As Jammu and Kashmir struggles to fight the onslaught of extreme weather with flood disrupting life in the north Indian state, an analysis by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has suggested that it could be the result of extreme weather event, induced by a changing climate.
UN agency urges prosecution to end impunity for drug trafficking on high seas
Sep 10, 2014, at 03:05 pm
New York, Sept 10 (IBNS) The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) hosted a special event on the rise of narcotics trafficking on maritime southern routes, particularly the Indian Ocean, advocating that drug traffickers caught in international waters be prosecuted.
As climate change debate heats up, UN experts warn 'we are running out of time'
Sep 10, 2014, at 03:03 pm
New York, Sept 10 (IBNS) The United Nations weather agency on Tuesday voiced concerns over the surge of carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere, which has reached a new record high in 2013, amid worrying sings that oceans and biosphere seem unable to soak up emissions as quickly as they used to.
PM calls for making Ganga rejuvenation a mass movement
Sep 09, 2014, at 03:20 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for making Ganga rejuvenation a mass movement.
J&K cut-off from rest of India, 'Marcos' sent in for rescue
Sep 08, 2014, at 10:10 pm
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): With all communications systems going down, Jammu & Kashmir is virtually cut-off from the rest of the country, as the situation of the state turned extremely grim, media reported.
Over 150 dead in J&K flood, rescue on
Sep 08, 2014, at 06:10 pm
Srinagar, Sept 8 (IBNS): More than 150 people died and hundreds of thousands are stranded in various parts of Jammu and Kashmir as the region is marooned by its worst floods in past six decades, reports said.
Army launches Operation Sahayata in Jammu and Kashmir
Sep 05, 2014, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi, Sept 05 (IBNS) Due to incessant rains past 48 hours, Army has launched 'Operation Sahayata' to provide rescue and relief in areas of Kashmir Valley, Naoshera, Rajouri, Thanamandi and Poonch, in coordination with civil administration.
SAMOA: Stopping climate change is 'about people, about survival,' says UN envoy
Sep 03, 2014, at 03:20 pm
New York, Sept 3 (IBNS) World leaders have not sufficiently addressed climate issues, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Change Mary Robinson said Tuesday highlighting the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building climate resilient communities.
Govt's stand on speedy re-allocation can ride roughshod over environmental laws: Greenpeace
Sep 02, 2014, at 03:15 am
New Delhi, Sept 1 (IBNS): Greenpeace on Monday observed that the NDA government's submission to the Supreme Court on the coal scam hearing was an attempt to make light of the coal scam ruling.
Experts at UN conference call for action to mitigate climate-related health risks
Aug 28, 2014, at 02:50 pm
New York, Aug 28 (IBNS) Experts are urging the international community to act fast to reduce climate change and its health consequences at the first-ever global conference on health and climate, which opened on Wednesday at the Geneva headquarters of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO).
Aug 27, 2014, at 11:11 pm
Guwahati, Aug 27 (IBNS): The overall flood situation in Assam could worsen with heavy rainfall expected in the next 48 hours.
"Renewable energy a win-win solution for India's energy security challenge"
Aug 26, 2014, at 06:09 am
New Delhi,Aug 25 (IBNS): Former Union Minister Suresh P Prabhu on Monday released a series of reports on 'Renewable Energy Jobs and Finance' published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).