A latest video released by leading doctors and citizen groups from all over India, showcases that missed deadline of the implementation of the emission standards of coal power plants every year causes irreparable damage to the health of the children. According to the video, missed deadline each year causes an estimated 88,000 cases of childhood […]
During a passionate address at the UN General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning to political leaders, business figures, activists, and representatives of civil society. He painted a grim picture of the consequences of inaction as extreme weather incidents intensify, describing farmers helplessly witnessing their crops being swept away by floods, the emergence […]
Parents have issued heart-felt statements on the close of the COP26 Climate Summit, saying that not enough action has been taken to keep the world’s children safe from devastating climate breakdown as per a press release by Our Kids’ Climate and Parents For Future Global. The parents are from two global networks, Our Kids’ Climate […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the auction process of coal blocks for commercial mining via video conference with an aim to achieve self-sufficiency in meeting energy needs and boost industrial development. “We are not just launching the auction for commercial coal-mining today, but bringing the coal sector out of decades of lockdown,” PM said. But, […]
India’s share of global CO2 emissions has sharply risen to 7.3%, making it the world’s third-largest carbon emitter. However, the country’s population share is 17.7% globally, with over 65% residing in rural areas. Notably, 85% of the poor population lives in rural India, where per capita emissions are significantly lower. This indicates that, while human […]
UNICEF and its global partnerships platform Generation Unlimited (also known as YuWaah in India) have partnered with key organisations committed to working towards a green future for children and young people as a part of the Green Rising India Alliance (GRIA). The alliance consists of YuWaah at UNICEF, Capgemini, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Rohini Nilekani […]
On Day 3 at COP28, one of the biggest deals that came through was when over 123 countries committed to signing the UAE’s health declaration, a day ahead of the first-ever health day at the UN climate conference. This declaration comes at a time when there is an urgent need for commitment to meet and […]
Despite widespread scientific agreement on climate change, a stubborn undercurrent of denialism continues to defy reality. Notwithstanding experts’ warnings and obvious signs of a warming world, a small group clings to false claims. This movement thrives on political polarisation and money, spreading false information that stops action. As the world faces growing environmental problems, resistance […]