India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report

Apr 23, 2024

According to the 'The State of the Climate in Asia 2023' report, prolonged heatwaves affected South and South-East Asia in early summer.

ADB commits USD 50 million to accelerate energy transition in Asia-Pacific region

Jun 19, 2024

In order to address development challenges resulting from the effects of climate change in Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has...

World Bank launches Resilient Asia Program to bolster climate resilience in South Asia

Oct 30, 2023

Funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, this program is envisioned to be the driving force behind transformative climate action in the...

US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry to visit India next week

Mar 31, 2021

Washington [US], April 1 : US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, will be visiting India next week, as part of his first...

The state of minorities in the Islamic State

May 06, 2020

Glasgow [Scotland], May 6 : According to the State of Human Rights 2019 annual report published by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), "Religious...

Indian development trajectory emission matters globally: WB official Martin Raiser

Feb 07, 2024

Speaking at an event here, Martin Raiser, Vice President for the South Asia Region at the World Bank, emphasized the need for climate resilience...