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ESG REGULATIONS

ESG Regulations in India In India, the development of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) legislation and regulations is still in its infancy. Regulations and businesses have adopted environmental impact, a dedication to social causes, solid corporate governance, and the preservation of shareholder rights as part of their business models over the past ten years. About ESG Regulations The term "Environmental, Social, and Governance" (ESG) refers to a set o

Earth Hour

Earth Hour Earth Hour is a global movement that aims to inspire people, communities, and businesses to turn off all unnecessary electric lights for one hour. As a pledge to the environment, it is held on the final Saturday in March. Background: In Sydney, Australia, in 2007, it was infamously launched as a lights-off occasion. In the years thereafter, it has expanded to involve more than 7000 cities and towns worldwide. Today, Earth Hour educates the general public on a wide r

Champions of the Earth Award 2023

In 2023, UNEP’s Champions of the Earth seeks innovations, solutions, actions and initiatives working to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. It is the UN’s highest environmental honour which is awarded annually. Awarded by - United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Launch – 2005 Recognition – To leaders from government, civil society and private sector for their transformation impact on the environment Categories - It i

Production Gap Report 2023

Recently, the 4th edition of the Production Gap Report was issued (1st in 2019). Prepared by – Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Climate Analytics, E3G, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). It is externally peer-reviewed, with additional guidance from UNEP and review by the UNFCCC’s government focal points. Objective – To assess?the production gap (discrepanc

Emission Gap Report 2023

The UN report has revealed that the world was set to become warmer by at least 3 degree Celsius by the end of the century with the current climate policies of the countries. Emission Gap Report 2023 Emission gap –It is the difference where greenhouse gas emissions are projected to be in 2030 and where they should be to limit global warming to well below 2°C or 1.5°C. Report - It is an annual assessment th

Africa's Green Industrialisation Initiative

The Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative (AGII) aims to accelerate and scale up green industries and businesses across Africa. The initiative builds upon the existing $4.5 billion Africa green investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Africa has 40% of the world’s critical minerals necessary for energy transition and has the world’s largest natural carbon sink.