climate resilience

October 12, 2025 8:51 AM

India champions integrated urban development model at IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh outlined India’s integrated approach to sustainable urban development at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Congress, emphasizing that rapid urbanization offers opportunities for innovation and resilience rather than challenges alone. Speaking at a high-level ministerial dialogue on “Transforming Our Urban Environment: Pathways to Sustainability,” Singh said that with two-thirds of the ...

May 16, 2025 9:17 PM

India calls for global action to protect mountain ecosystems at Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Friday put forth a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems, while representing India at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. The high-level global dialogue, themed “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity”, brought together ministers, climate leaders, and policymakers from across the world. Speaking at the summit, Yadav reaffirmed India’s commitment to...

January 13, 2025 1:02 PM

India achieves 7.93% drop in greenhouse gas emissions: a milestone in climate resilience

India is making significant strides in its journey toward climate resilience, reporting a 7.93% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2020 compared to 2019, according to its 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The reduction underscores India’s commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future, aligning with its pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, made during the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in 2...

September 11, 2024 9:52 PM

Cabinet approves ‘Mission Mausam’ to boost India’s climate resilience with ₹2,000 crore funding

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of 'Mission Mausam,' a two-year initiative aimed at enhancing India's capacity to cope with extreme weather and climate challenges. The mission, with a financial outlay of ₹2,000 crore, will be implemented under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Mission Mausam seeks to strengthen India's weather preparedness through advanced research and improved climate science capabilities. The initiative will equip citizens and key sectors with better tools and resou...