On final day of UN Assembly, small island nations discuss climate change, economics
Oct 01, 2014, at 03:46 pm
New York, Oct 1 (IBNS) Noting that small island developing nations must speak with one voice at the global level, representatives of those countries on Tuesday pressed for international economic partnerships and efforts to combat climate change, on the final day of the annual General Assembly debate in New York.
Asian cities take action to reduce ecological impact, as global biodiversity declines: WWF
Oct 01, 2014, at 04:27 am
New Delhi, Sept 30 (IBNS): Asian cities are demonstrating that Earth-friendly solutions to global problems do exist, as threats to the natural environment mount, according to the Living Planet Report 2014 released on Tuesday by WWF.
Caribbean Island leaders in UN Assembly warn of ‘real, ruinous’ impacts of climate change
Sep 30, 2014, at 05:54 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS) Spotlighting the “gathering and intensifying threat of global climate change†leaders from Caribbean Islands on Monday warned the United Nations General Assembly that indifference, narrow interests and electoral cowardice threaten to squander "our only real chance to save the planet."
New UN report warns of 'devastating' effects from ongoing destruction of mangrove forests
Sep 30, 2014, at 04:41 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS) The world is losing its mangroves at a faster rate than global deforestation, the United Nations revealed on Monday, adding that the destruction of the coastal habitats was costing billions in economic damages and impacting millions of lives.
Japan volcano toll rises to 36
Sep 29, 2014, at 07:30 pm
Tokyo, Sept 29 (IBNS): The death toll in the Mount Ontake volcano in Central Japan rose to 36 on Monday with five more bodies being recovered from the site as the rescue operations are called off by the authorities due to release of toxic gases from the pit, media reported.
Faced with existential climate threat, small island nations sound climate alarm at UN
Sep 28, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) In their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, King Tupou IV of Tonga, Fijian Prime Minister Josaia V. Bainimarama, and Prime Minister Enele Sosene Sopoaga of Tuvalu, all reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against climate change and for sustainable development amid growing environmental challenges for small island developing States (SIDS).
Specter of climate change looms large, say small island nations at UN
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:35 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Leaders of small island developing nations on Friday urged the United Nations General Assembly to prioritize climate change and assist in their front line battle against its mounting impact.
At meeting with Pacific island leaders, Ban urges progress on climate change fight
Sep 27, 2014, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today lauded Pacific Island nations for their “strong position†on the sustainable development of the world’s oceans and underscored the United Nations’ continuing role in assisting the region's small island developing states (SIDS) in their battles against climate change and in their transition to democracy.
NGT renders forest clearance to Mahan Coal invalid after SC verdict
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:02 am
Singrauli, MP, Sept 26 (IBNS): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the forest clearance granted to Essar and Hindalco's Mahan Coal Ltd becomes invalid following the SC decision to de-allocate 214 coal blocks.
SC verdict on coal block allocation provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector: CSE
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): In its final verdict on the coal block allocation case delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has cancelled 214 coal blocks that were allotted since 1993, which according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector
Wagh Bakri commits towards elimination of pesticides from tea cultivation
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:47 am
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Sept 25 (IBNS): In an encouraging turn of events, Wagh Bakri, a packaged tea company in India, has committed to support elimination of pesticides in tea cultivation, after continuous engagement with Greenpeace.
India's confidence in green products is highest in global index: Study
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:39 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The DuPont Green Living Survey: India, conducted by TNS Global, found that a majority of Indian consumers are familiar with green products, have confidence that green products are better for the environment, and feel that biobased ingredients enhance the desirability of a product.
Union Home Minister launches intensive cleanliness campaign by MHA
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched an intensive cleanliness campaign by the Ministry of Home Affairs, here on Wednesday.
President condoles the loss of lives in accident, flood
Sep 25, 2014, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in accident in which a bus fell into Bhakra Nangal Dam’s Gobind Sagar Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh. He also condoled loss of lives due to floods in certain areas of Meghalaya and Assam.
Rwandan President calls on public, private sector to work together on climate change
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New Yoprk, Sept 25 (IBNS) Addressing the General Assembly on Wednesday at its annual general debate, the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, said the success of the Millennium Development Goals framework illustrated the ongoing strength of international cooperation and called on the public and private sectors to follow a similar method to worked together on climate change. The world must look forward to a future where countries do not have to choose between clean energy and economic growth, he said.
Ban hails 'bold' announcements on tackling climate change as historic UN summit closes
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:20 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Bold new actions to immediately tackle climate change were announced on Tuesday by Government, business, finance and civil society leaders attending a historic Climate Summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has long urged workable solutions based on "clear vision anchored in domestic and multinational actions."
First-ever indigenous peoples' world conference concludes with focus on climate
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:07 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) With climate change taking centre stage at the United Nations, the first ever World Conference on Indigenous Peoples wrapped up on Tuesday with a focus on Mother Earth and the future of the planet.
At summit, UN agencies pledge action to curb climate change
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:57 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Joining the chorus of Government, businesses, civil society and indigenous leaders at on Tuesday ’s landmark Climate Summit at Headquarters, United Nations agencies pledged action to help curb the effects of climate change and transition towards a sustainable world economy.
Governments, corporations pledge at UN summit to eliminate deforestation by 2030
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:48 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Dozens of Governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples participating in the United Nations Climate Summit in New York on Tuesday pledged to halve deforestation by 2020 and to end within the following decade.
Mayors at UN climate summit announce pledges towards major carbon cuts in cities
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:45 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) A compact of Mayors from cities around the world announced on Tuesday that they will expand their commitments to scale up climate resilience efforts, energy efficiency programs and resilient financing mechanisms including through an initiative that aims to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 454 megatons by 2020.
Commitment to sustainable transport mobilized at UN Climate Summit
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:16 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Four global transport initiatives announced at the United Nations Climate Summit on Tuesday aim to put the transport sector on a new track towards a low-carbon future and save trillions of dollars in fuel costs in the process.
Oil, gas industry launches 'immediate-impact' plan to slash global warming emissions
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:04 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Multinational oil and gas companies, major producing States and over two dozen cities on Tuesday joined forces to slash methane emissions in a partnership that can have an immediate impact in reducing global warming as part of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s strategy to tackle climate change.
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."