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World Bank launches climate and health initiative

The USD 34 billion health portfolio, active in over 100 countries, will focus on enhancing surveillance and early warning systems, climate-proofing health facilities, and strengthening the capacity of health workers…reports Asian Lite

December 4, 2023

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Britain gets ready for cold snap

The Met Office issued snow and ice alerts for large areas of Scotland, England and Northern Ireland amid plummeting temperatures…reports Asian Lite News Friday 1 December heralds the start of meteorological winter

December 1, 2023

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India has walked the talk when it comes to climate action, says Modi

The visit of Modi to Dubai comes at the invitation of President of UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan…reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi

December 1, 2023

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UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report Urges Urgent Climate Action

Current unconditional NDCs imply that additional emissions cuts of 14 GtCO2e are needed in 2030 over predicted levels for two degrees…reports Asian Lite News As global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions break

November 21, 2023

-Top News·Environment·World News

Nine Indian Leaders Named in Time 100 Climate List

Geeta Aiyer is founder and president of Boston Common Asset Management, a woman-led, employee-owned sustainable investment firm with nearly $5 billion in assets under management…reports Asian Lite News Nine prominent leaders hailing

November 17, 2023

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Climate activists target ‘Rokeby Venus’ painting

Police said the two were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. The National Gallery said the painting has been removed from display so conservators can examine it…reports Asian Lite News Two climate

November 7, 2023

-Top News·Europe·UK News

Developed Nations Pressed to Fulfill Climate Pledge

The environment minister urged parties to agree on a clear definition of climate finance that enhances the accountability and transparency of climate and non-climate financial flows…reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Environment Minister

October 31, 2023

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‘Sharp rise in companies’ climate-related risk disclosure’

The percentage of companies reporting on their climate-related targets increased by 24 percentage points between 2020 and 2022, according to the report…reports Asian Lite News A new report from a G20 advisory

October 13, 2023

-Top News·India News

Australia Braces for Severe Weather Season

The BOM estimated an 80 per cent chance of fewer than average tropical cyclones this season…reports Asian Lite News The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) on Monday said the country is expected

October 9, 2023

-Top News·Australia News·Environment

Humanity has opened gates of hell on climate, says Guterres

Wednesday’s summit was unusual due to Guterres’ decision to restrict the speaker list to countries he deemed to have clear and effective climate plans, and those prepared to send a high-level leader

September 21, 2023

-Top News·World·World News

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