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Green Signal To Green Development Pact At G20 Summit
During the 18th G20 Summit convened in New Delhi from September 9 to 10, 2023, world leaders reached a significant consensus known as the ‘G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration’. The summit’s central theme revolved around critical climate concerns, and on the inaugural day, Saturday, September 9, a pivotal agreement named the ‘Green Development Pact for […]
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By LMB Staff
12 Sep 2023
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Climate Change Highlights Premium Stories
G20 Delhi Declaration focuses on Climate and Environment 
The G20 Leaders adopted the Delhi Declaration under India’s Presidency on Sunday. The declaration was hailed by nations as it highlighted the need for sustainable development and the implementation of ‘One Earth, One Family, and One Future,’ which was the theme for G20 2023. What Is The Delhi Declaration? According to the G20 Delhi Declaration, […]
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By LMB Staff
11 Sep 2023
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EV Challenges: Electric Trucks, Tractors and Mini-Grids
Description : Exploring the current challenges in India’s EV space, in this episode of #EVOKPlease, we explore the least electrified sector on the transport sector – trucks and tractors. Will we see electric trucks first or will the infrastructure need to be developed first? How can reverse charging make electric tractors an additional source of […]
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By Danish Alam
17 Aug 2023
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Bamboo For A Song
In this episode of “Not Made of Plastic“, we explore the work of an industrial designer who is revolutionising the way we think about sustainable audio products. By using bamboo, a highly renewable and environmentally friendly material, Aakansh Chaturvedi has created a headphone that is not only stylish and high-quality, but also completely plastic-free. This […]
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By Danish Alam
11 Aug 2023
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Talk The Talk… Walk The Walk
Join us on the latest episode of ‘The Sustainability Show’ as we delve into the fascinating world of the footwear industry. Leather has long been a primary component in shoe production, especially for crafting soles. However, in this episode, Shweta Nimkar, founder of Paio, a vegan footwear brand, sheds light on the alternatives to leather. […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
01 Aug 2023
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Forest & Biodiversity Highlights Premium Stories
The lives of tribal groups of Odisha
There are 62 tribal groups recognised and residing in Odisha. Among them, Kondhas are one of the largest groups of tribes in Odisha.They are largely found in Koraput. And the Dongria Kondh tribe is found in the Niyamgiri Hills. In this episode of People of Our Forest, we are exploring the lives of two tribal […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
06 Jul 2023
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This community buys old clothes and give utensils in return
“Mending, repairing, these are all practices that we used to do with our grandmothers. But nowadays, we don’t have any time to do this”, says Vinod Nindrojiya, the co-founder of Bombay Recycling Concern (BRC). They help the Devipujak community overcome these challenges and promote a culture of upcycling old clothes for sustainable living.The traditional Devipujak […]
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By Danish Alam
15 Jun 2023
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Pitching bamboo as an alternative for plastic
The first ever toothbrush you used, can still be found somewhere lying around in a landfill, if not the ocean. Just the mere thought of every plastic waste we ever generated still existing is a chilling one. The need for us to comprehensively switch from plastic to greener alternatives is a dire one. In the […]
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By Danish Alam
09 Jun 2023
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Sorting Scrap for the Capital
“They are as big as mountains”, exclaims Mukul Chhabra, the founder and CEO of ScrapUncle, while talking about the ever-increasing landfills of the National Capital Region. Everyday, the bustling city produces a staggering 11,332 tonnes of solid waste, a concerning statistic revealed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). Regrettably, 4,360 tonnes of this refuse […]
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By Danish Alam
22 May 2023
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Levelling up fashion through upcycling 
Laundering synthetic clothes accounts for 35% of primary microplastics released into the environment. A single laundry load of polyester clothes can discharge 700,000 microplastic fibres that can end up in the food chain, states the EU report. With a new fashion trend emerging every second, our constant need to upgrade our wardrobes is taking a […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
06 May 2023
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Reducing carbon footprint through sustainable fashion and agriculture
The fashion industry is responsible for emitting greenhouse gases equivalent to the entire economies of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom combined, according to UNEP. With the increasing awareness of the environmental impact of the textile industry, more people are choosing to live sustainably and make eco-friendly choices. One such couple is Alankrutha and Meher, […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
27 Apr 2023
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Harnessing the power of compounding for a sustainable future
Investing with compounding creates magic. Einstein reportedly called compound interest “the world’s eighth wonder”. In certain instances, investments can multiply by a hundred times over. That is the power of compounding. Most often, this theory is applied to traditional investing and has always driven valuable returns for its patrons, but investing can also have an […]
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By Garvita Gulhati
24 Apr 2023
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Explained: Circular Economy and why it matters 
“The world generates 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, with at least 33 percent of that—extremely conservatively—not managed in an environmentally safe manner.” mentions a World Bank report. Amidst our tryst with consumerism, circular economy is a concept that’s gaining a lot of attention lately. The definition of ‘circular economy’ is that it’s […]
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By Danish Alam
19 Apr 2023
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Turning plastic waste into durable tiles
“I took up this challenge to innovate a product which can be useful for societal and infrastructural development”, says Paras Saluja, the founder of Shyna EcoUnified.In this episode of The Sustainability Show, we take a closer look at Shayna EcoUnified and how they are turning waste plastic into useful and practical materials. We will see […]
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By Danish Alam
06 Apr 2023
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UN Launches The Freshwater Challenge To Restore Rivers And Wetlands
The close relationship between water and poverty has been emphasised by the United Nations Environment Programme, which warns that without access to clean water, development is impossible, and therefore poverty cannot be eliminated. Despite access to safe drinking water and sanitation being recognised as a basic human right, billions of people around the world still […]
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By Danish Alam
27 Mar 2023
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Climate Change Highlights Premium Stories
World Water Day puts the spotlight on water conservation
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink. This classic poem is slowly turning into a dark reality. And we are heading towards a future where even the abundance of water is not guaranteed anymore. Every year, since 1993 on March 22, we have been observing ‘World Water Day’ to highlight the depleting sources […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
22 Mar 2023
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Turning emissions into income: How carbon credits unlock new opportunities for Indian farmers
An absolute necessity for survival now is a world where carbon emissions decide whether an organisation or a company is worth investing in. It’s only logical, then, that carbon offsets be treated as essential a parameter as the stock valuation of the companies. In that regard, the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 recognised carbon as a […]
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By Danish Alam
11 Mar 2023
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Mud and the path to sustainable buildings
In this episode, we are going on a journey with Tallulah D’Silva, a Goa based architect who is taking inspiration from nature and building long-lasting, eco-friendly and sustainable houses using mud. She believes in mixing nature and science while designing urban landscapes and strongly advocates for a change in our thinking and lifestyle. “Nature gives […]
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
10 Mar 2023
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UN signs historic ‘High Seas Treaty’ after decades of talks
After nearly two decades of talks, a historic step has been taken by the UN member nations in order to conserve and use marine biological diversity in a sustainable manner. This ‘High Seas Treaty’ is pivotal in bringing  30 percent of the earth’s land and sea under protection by the end of the decade, as […]
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By LMB Staff
06 Mar 2023
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Mission LiFE At The Heart Of Climate Change At Raisina Dialogue 2023
When India talks about LiFE, the world listens. At the Raisina Dialogue 2023, in a panel ‘Heart of the Matter: LiFE for our Common Future’, the G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant minced no words when he spoke of how India has taken a lead in its commitment to industrialisation without carbonising. Riding on the power of […]
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By Smitha Verma
04 Mar 2023
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BCG Launches Center for Climate & Sustainability Policy & Regulation
Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading management consulting firms, today announced the formation of its global Center for Climate & Sustainability Policy & Regulation to support clients as they navigate and shape the global transition to a net-zero, nature-positive world. Bringing together an international team of experts with deep knowledge of sector– […]
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By LMB Staff
02 Mar 2023
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Safe, accessible and eco-friendly menstruation
On an average, 1.8 billion people worldwide bleed every month, mostly using non-biodegradable menstrual products. Every person using sanitary pads contributes 60 kilograms of waste in their lifetime. And one sanitary pad may contain as much plastic as four supermarket bags, which may take 500-800 years to decompose. But all is not doom and gloom. […]
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By LMB Staff
24 Feb 2023
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Forest & Biodiversity Highlights Plant Based Food
Tribal women of Rajasthan find new ways of livelihood
The tribals in Rajasthan’s Pali district, have always struggled in earning livelihood.They used to collect fruits like Custard Apples, Jamun from forests and walk for 20kms to sell them in the villages. But due to their short shelf life, they were forced to sell them at a low price or worse throw them away. Rajesh […]
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By LMB Staff
14 Feb 2023
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Climate positive news from around the world
A monthly wrap-up of the positive news on climate and environment that has made headlines around the world. From the ozone layer on the path of recovery to countries coming up with innovative solutions to fight climate change. We at LetMeBreathe have curated some of the most powerful stories about change, resilience, and hope.
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By Bhadra Mahapatra
09 Feb 2023
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#WeForNature Climate Change Forest & Biodiversity
Explainer: Blue Halo S and Indonesia’s marine conservation plans 
What is ‘Blue Halo S’? The term ‘Blue Halo’ can be divided into two parts. ‘Blue’ refers to the resources from oceans, and ‘Halo’ refers to the benefits. In simple words, when the resources from the ocean are protected, and well-managed, it benefits the environment and impacts our livelihood.  The government of Indonesia, with the […]
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By Evelyn Bombley
16 Jan 2023
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#WeForNature Agriculture Forest & Biodiversity
Brazil announces landmark measures around Indigenous people and deforestation
In an unprecedented move, Brazil created the country’s first Ministry of Indigenous Peoples with a mandate to oversee policies ranging from land demarcation to healthcare and initiated a host of pro-environment measures. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued six decrees around anti-government and indigenous measures including mining in Indigenous lands and protected areas, plans […]
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By Smitha Verma
06 Jan 2023
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#WeForNature Agriculture Air Pollution
COP15 puts “nature” first in a historic deal
On December 19, the biggest biodiversity conference COP15 came to a historic conclusion.  In a landmark decision aimed at safeguarding biodiversity, nations have agreed to protect a third of the planet for nature by 2030. The most significant part of the agreement is a commitment to protect 30% of land and water considered important for […]
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By LMB Staff
20 Dec 2022
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#WeForNature Building A Clean Future Climate Change
The key issues at stake at COP15 
As COP15 enters into its third day, a coalition has called upon the world leaders to protect primary forests as part of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The Primary Forest Alliance (PFA) demanded a moratorium on industrial development in primary forests  The day also saw 46 countries signing a statement that said “collaborate and conclude […]
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By LMB Staff
09 Dec 2022
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#WeForNature Air Pollution Climate Change
Curtail new fossil fuel deals
Joshua Gabriel Oluwaseyi, a climate activist from Nigeria, educates people about the adverse impacts of fossil fuels and how they increase air pollution. To fight climate change, his only ask is to end the licensing of new oil contracts.  “We just have been saying stop licensing new oil deals, stop the over-reliance on oil and […]
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By LMB Staff
08 Dec 2022
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#WeForNature Climate Change Electric Vehicles
Nepal: Green future with climate ninjas
Sonika Manadhar is a computer engineer turned entrepreneur. She links female electric bus drivers with low-interest loans. Her team developed a system that uses digital tokens to close the trust gap between lenders and borrowers, by using these tokens women would be able to apply for micro loans from organisations.Sonika wants to prove that a […]
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By Sonika Manadhar
01 Dec 2022