Tag: Climate
World Bank sanctions $318 million loan for climate resilient agriculture in...
The new $318 million loan agreement signed by union government and Tamil Nadu government with World Bank to support climate-resilient agriculture is expected to benefit over 500,000 farmers in the state..............
Smaller Himalayan glaciers more sensitive to climate change: Study
Researchers have now used a new technique to estimate mass of glaciers and a new model to estimate the volume loss over a long period.........
Women in agriculture step together for change
70 women participated across 3 villages at a meeting organized by CIMMYT on the eve of International Women’s Day for promoting adoption of climate smart technologies among them......
Ninth phase of science express to criss cross India till September...
Science Express, redesigned as SECAS, intends to contribute towards increasing understanding of the science of climate change, the observed and anticipated impacts, and different possible response....
TRY invites to express your love for nature through eco-selfie
TRY (The Responsible You) is an initiative launched with the belief that your happiness starts from living in a healthy environment and a peaceful community.....
Environment ministry initiatives in 2016 at a glance
The ministry of environment and forests has released the list of its accomplishments in the year 2016. Let us take a look at the major initiatives....
Change in environment a key factor for emergence of new pathogen...
New Delhi: The Biotic stress refers to diseases, insect – pests and weeds which affects adversely the normal growth of living organisms (plant, animals, and...
Earth science ministry studying harmful algal blooms
The Ministry has conducted regular surveys along the coastal and oceanic area of India and recorded altogether about 84 algal blooms.....
India hosts first-ever international agrobiodiversity congress
The 1st International Agrobiodiversity Congress – IAC 2016 will gather 900 delegates from 60 countries in New Delhi...
Stop burning stubble, Environment ministry tells NCR states
While reviewing ambient air quality status of Delhi, the Union Environment Ministry has directed the neighbouring states....