Sustainable Development

India’s Role in Commonwealth Is “Incredible”: Patricia Scotland

06 Feb 2025

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has praised India’s commitment to digitalization and technology sharing, highlighting its impact on member states. Speaking in a Zoom interview with ANI, she noted India’s ability to provide digital services at a minimal cost, benefiting 1.4 billion citizens and beyond. "India’s wonderful generosity means that when...

Negotiations Fail To Reach Consensus On Plastic Pollution Treaty

02 Dec 2024

The 5th Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on plastic pollution, held in Busan, has failed to reach a consensus, pushing discussions on the proposed international legally binding treaty to 2025. The current draft treaty, still in early stages with several unresolved issues, leaves major articles in brackets, highlighting...

UAE, Cote d’Ivoire Strengthen Ties with New Cooperation Pact

29 Nov 2024

Abu Dhabi, November 29: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Robert Beugre Mambe, Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire, to Abu Dhabi for high-level discussions. The meeting focused on advancing bilateral relations in various fields, including trade, investment, tourism, and economic...

German Envoy Highlights Air Pollution Concerns In Delhi, Calls For Collective Action

26 Nov 2024

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann recently expressed grave concerns about Delhi's worsening air pollution. Speaking at an event at the German Embassy marking 50 years of Indo-German science and technology cooperation, he highlighted the severe impact on individuals who spend significant time outdoors. "Air quality in Delhi is unacceptable, especially for...

COP29: India Calls for Equitable Carbon Space to Balance Development and Climate Goals

19 Nov 2024

India on Tuesday underscored the urgent need for developed countries to lead in mitigating climate change and ensuring adequate carbon space for developing nations, while highlighting the disproportionate financial burden borne by the Global South. Delivering the national statement at the COP29 summit in Baku, Minister of State for Environment...

UAE Launches Global Energy Efficiency Alliance To Slash Emissions By 2030

16 Nov 2024

The UAE has taken a bold step towards a sustainable future by launching the Global Energy Efficiency Alliance during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This groundbreaking initiative aims to double annual global energy efficiency rates by 2030, significantly cutting carbon emissions and reducing natural resource consumption. Building on the UAE Consensus...

Brazil’s G20 Agenda Mirrors India’s 2024 Priorities: Foreign Secretary Misri

14 Nov 2024

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri underscored the strong alignment between Brazil’s G20 presidency agenda and India’s priorities from 2024. Brazil’s focus on social inclusion, energy transition, and global governance reform echoes India’s initiatives from its presidency. African Union’s Historic Role in the G20 For the first time, the African Union (AU)...

Putin Pushes BRICS for Green Growth

23 Oct 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin, during the recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, proposed a new investment platform specifically designed for BRICS nations. This platform is aimed at advancing low-emission economic models and providing financial support to countries in the Global South. Putin emphasized the urgency of promoting sustainable and eco-friendly growth...

PM Modi: Collective Strength Key To Humanity’s Success

23 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 'Summit of Future' at the United Nations, emphasized the importance of collective strength and human-centric development for a sustainable future. Focus on Sustainable Development and Global Peace PM Modi highlighted India’s achievement in elevating 250 million people out of poverty, demonstrating that sustainable development...

NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Informs UN: India To Meet SDG Targets Ahead Of 2030 Deadline

16 Jul 2024

During the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) General Debate, Suman K Bery, Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog, highlighted India's progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Bery noted that India is on track to meet SDG Goal 1.2, which aims to halve the poverty rate, well before...

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