Latest Articles in environment
Maharashtra Environment Minister unveils its Climate Action Plan
Mumbai being a part of the C40 Cities Network since December 2020, drafted its Climate Action Plan by the end of 2021 in-fulfillment of the C40 guidelines. Under the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), the climate action plan is prepared with technical support from the World Resources Institute India, which is engaged as a knowledge partner.
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NDMC Chairperson launches Swachhta Song to create awareness among citizens for behavior change
After launching the song Shri Dharmendra said that NDMC Swachhta song shall unify all its citizens and keep them motivated in one platform with the objective of achieving the goals of Swachh Bharat Mission and upcoming Swachh Survckshan 2021.
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Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) introduces Digital Environment Public Hearing
In the wake of the ongoing lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, environment public hearings are proposed to be conducted digitally, asserted MPCB
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Ashkelon, Vadodra signs twin-city Declaration
The declaration targets developing and deepening the cultural, social, economic and tourism ties between the two cities.
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EESL signs MoU with HPCL to develop Public Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles
The two organizations have entered into a two-year MoU with the objective of synergizing business development for setting up Public Charging Infrastructure to boost electric mobility in India.
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Maneuvering Environmental Challenges with Tech-Based Solutions, Policies
“TERI is a not-for-profit research institute that focuses on all the aspects of environment, energy, and waste management as well as their linkage to climate change, health and sustainable development. The Institute is also working to develop and implement technology solutions, emerging from national policies, to address the adverse impact energy use and waste management on the environment”, shared Dr. Suneel Pandey, Director, Environment and Waste Management Division, TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) with Poulami Chakraborty of BW Businessworld. Excerpts below
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Kıvanç Tekstil inks pact with RIL to craft a Sustainable Future
In a major industrial movement, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest private sector company and the world’s biggest integrated polyester producer, has got into a pact with Turkey’s textile behemoth, Kıvanç Tekstil, to manufacture and market R|Elan™ GreenGold, a sustainable and innovative fabric 2.0, to leading apparel brands and consumers across the world.
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“Authenticity is very important when we build our future cities.”
Urbanization is both a challenge and solution but, if ensured carefully, it can be the ultimate panacea to boost a nation’s economic growth and addressing the challenges peculiar to cities at the same time. AECOM is one such global network of experts working to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. In a tête-à-tête with Manali Jaggi of BW SmartCities, Sean Chiao President, Asia Pacific, AECOM talks about its programme “Imagine Delhi- Towards a clear sky’ in association with Asia Society India Center as well as the challenges and solutions peculiar to world cities today. Edited Excerpts:
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“Nestlé India shares the ambition that no plastic waste should end up discarded in the environment.”
Climate change is a big concern of 21st century and citizens, businesses as well as governments alike have begun to understand their responsibility towards mother earth. FMCG firm Nestlé India pledges its commitment towards environmentally sustainable business practices through all stages of production. In an exclusive interview with Manali Jaggi of BW Smart Cities, Sanjay Kajuria, Senior Vice-President- Corporate Affairs, Nestlé India talks about the company’s allegiance towards finding improved solutions to reduce, recycle and recover that paves the way to a healthier environment. Edited excerpts:
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ROBOTS – USHERING IN A NEW ERA IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The day is not far when robots working on project sites will become a common occurrence. Drones- which are already in use to an extent, will constantly scan sites to collect data, predict and solve problems before they arise.
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