Sustainable development
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) aims to finance green and sustainable housing projects by raising funds from retail investors. The financing program, which includes loans to developers and homebuyers, seeks to contribute to the country's environmental conservation efforts. HDFC has partnered with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to
Climate change
Cabin crew and pilots at easyJet are set to wear new uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles, a move aimed at reducing the airline's carbon footprint. The uniforms, created using renewable energy sources, will prevent 45 plastic bottles from ending up in landfill or oceans. The initiative is
Climate change
The bipartisan infrastructure package passed in the Senate has brought together lawmakers across party lines to invest in critical areas such as climate change mitigation, wildlife conservation, and clean water infrastructure. The National Wildlife Federation has praised key provisions in the package, including $21 billion for abandoned coal mine reclamation
Climate change
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved EUR 10.2 billion of new financing to support business investment, strengthen economic resilience to COVID-19, accelerate the green energy transition, and improve health, education, and social housing. The move comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect economies worldwide and climate change
Climate change
As President Joe Biden pushes for a range of climate policies in the United States, Canadian companies that specialize in clean technology are well-positioned to capture the growing demand for their products and services. Under Biden's ambitious strategy, the U.S. will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Sustainable development
Con Edison CEO Timothy Cawley emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability during its second virtual annual meeting, highlighting the importance of addressing climate change while contributing to the economy. The company faced significant challenges in the past year, including the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism, but its workforce
Sustainable development
The Pakistani government, led by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam, has initiated a nationwide green stimulus program aimed at mitigating the socio-economic impacts of the climate crisis. The project includes a range of activities, from tree plantation and protection to promotion of
Youth
The Government of Canada has announced a significant investment of $12.8 million to employ youth in nature conservation, specifically in tree planting and restoration, through Project Learning Tree Canada. This funding is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and aims to provide opportunities for young Canadians
Youth
The Baram River Basin in Sarawak, Malaysia, is a unique region with rich ecological and cultural diversity. However, the Long Liam community has faced numerous challenges due to logging, deforestation, and degradation of the forest and river water quality. The Kayan population has seen a decline in their income sources,
Sustainable development
As the UK prepares to host the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, the Government has outlined its comprehensive plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy sets ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing and construction sectors, while the Public Sector Decarbonisation
Sustainable development
The UK's housebuilding industry is shifting its focus towards sustainability, driven by advances in technology, climate change, and the national target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A recent report 'Building and Buying Better Homes' conducted by Gowling WLG brings together the views of
Sustainable development
The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) is urging the government to strike a balance in agricultural regulations, warning that over-reliance on imports could decimate the industry and the rural economy. UFU deputy president William Irvine emphasized the importance of a sustainable agriculture industry in tackling climate change, while also acknowledging
