Biodiversity project launched in Himachal

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 21:17

A national project to access genetic resources, their economic values and share their benefits was launched in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday.

Emissions set to raise in India and China: UNEP

Last Updated: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 14:33

Asia-Pacific was expected to contribute approximately 45 per cent of global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030 and an estimated 60 per cent by 2100.

No progress in climate change goals: UNEP

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 20:40

The Global Environmental Outlook (GEO-5) has held that while there is considerable success in ozone layer replacement, little progress has been made in stemming climate change.

Infy among top 25 Performers in Caring for Climate Initiative

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 20:34

Software major Infosys has been identified as one of the top 25 performers in Caring for Climate Initiative by UN Global Compact and UN Environment Program.

Dubai to observe World Migratory Bird Day

Last Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 23:39

The environment department of the Dubai Municipality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will mark World Migratory Bird Day May 12-13.

`100 countries back world environment agency`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 21:46

More than a hundred countries now support a French proposal to create a "World Environment Organisation" at the upcoming 20th anniversary conference of the Rio Summit, France`s ecology minister said today.

Women at higher risk from climate disasters: UN

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 15:21

Women, particularly those living in mountain regions in developing countries, are facing disproportionately high risks to their livelihoods and health from global warming, says a UN report on Climate Change.

`Binding, voluntary cuts must for climate deal`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 19:31

UNEP has said Voluntary measures by countries and legally binding emission cuts are to condition each other and should not be put into competition against each other.

India plans a series of campaigns on World Environment Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 13:28

India, as the global host of UNEP World Environment Day, has planned a series of campaigns on June 5 to highlight the intrinsic link between quality of life and the sustainable use of forests.

IIFA partners UNEP for World Environment Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 11:40

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) has tied up with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ahead of the 12th IIFA weekend scheduled in Toronto later this month, to create awareness about a greener planet.