UN lays out blueprint to reduce 80% plastic waste by 2040

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentWorld News17 May 202317 May 2023

UNEP estimates that government promotion of reuse options like refillable bottle systems or deposit return schemes could reduce 30 percent of plastic waste by 2040…reports Asian Lite News Countries can…

India tries to find solutions to climate change in its G20 meetings

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentIndia News8 May 20238 May 2023

As India takes on the G20 presidency with climate change as a key agenda item, it has a valuable opportunity to advance global sustainability initiatives by fostering an international consensus…

India to join global climate efforts for aviation in 2027

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentIndia News29 April 202329 April 2023

This was announced at a meeting of the Parliament’s Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation chaired by Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, reports Asian Lite News India will start participating…

Clothing to tackle environmental issues

by NewsdeskEnvironmentFashionLite Blogs28 March 202328 March 2023

But just as style evolves, so does the fashion industry. And eco-conscious designers are making a true fashion statement by shunning animal leather in favour of vegan (non-animal) leather, slashing…

High seas treaty: Historic deal to protect marine life

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentWorld News6 March 20236 March 2023

The agreement was signed after two weeks of negotiations at the United Nations headquarters in New York ended in a mammoth final session of more than 36 hours…reports Asian Lite…

WATER VISION@2047:INDIA MOVING AHEAD

by NewsdeskEnvironmentWorld News16 February 20239 August 2023

While India moves towards the determination of becoming a developed nation within the next 25 years, the importance attached to water security gains more traction. In that context, Water Vision@2047…

WB hopes renewed commitment to climate action at COP28

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentUAE News16 February 202316 February 2023

Belhaj said that the COP28 will provide a new impetus for the global system to implement commitments to mitigate climate change issues….reports Asian Lite News Ferid Belhaj, World Bank Vice…

Antarctic Sea Ice Receding at Alarming Rate

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentWorld11 February 202311 February 2023

This year, the ice is receding even more quickly than in the previous record year of 2022. The sea ice in Antarctica has reached its lowest extent since satellites have…

India aligns green energy push with G20 Presidency

by Newsdesk-Top NewsEnvironmentIndia News4 February 20234 February 2023

The government announced an outlay of Rs 19,700 crore for the recently launched National Green Hydrogen Mission. Keeping pace with the green energy focus of the world and reducing its…

Himalayan Hemp: A startup turns bhang into prized ingredient

by NewsdeskBusinessEnvironmentIndia News30 January 202330 January 2023

Haneesh Katnawer and Sonam Sodha, founders of the startup, claimed their startup had used hemp plants to enable small farmers and women artisans lift their incomes in the hill states…