
The interim budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 sets a progressive tone for India's pursuit of climate action and sustainable development in 2024-25.

SBI, India's largest public sector bank, understands its responsibilities and is committed to creating value for stakeholders while ensuring a sustainable future. The bank's approach combines social, environmental, and economic considerations, in line with its Vision, Mission, and Values.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) presented the Changemaker Award to Satya Bharti School in Lakhowal for its excellent efforts in raising environmental awareness and constructing an eco-friendly campus.

MIT researchers have developed a new organic battery material, described in a study published in ACS Central Science, that provides a sustainable alternative for powering electric vehicles. This lithium-ion battery uses an organic cathode instead of cobalt or nickel, which are routinely utilized but have high financial, environmental, and social implications.

A two-day national exhibition and program promoting environmentally friendly activities under the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) themes will be held from February 9 to 10 at India Gate in the national capital.

Kampala hosted the Third South Summit on January 21-22, 2024, with the theme 'Leaving No One Behind'. The meeting aimed to enhance collaboration among the 134 G-77 members in a competitive global economy. The priorities are trade, investment, sustainable development, climate change, poverty reduction, and the digital economy.

In Gujarat's dry regions, the historic city of Vadnagar has revealed a fascinating story of agricultural persistence, persisting over generations despite uncertain monsoon rains.

In Alappuzha, a student startup called EichhoTech gained popularity for its inventive use of invasive water hyacinth to make artwork, home decor, stationery, and personalized presents. Their environmentally friendly activities have impressed both the Governor of Kerala and the Secretary of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is approaching, and leaders, politicians, and experts from around the world will convene to debate how visionary leadership can steer our planet toward a more sustainable future. The meeting, coordinated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will take place from February 7 to 9.

A recent research by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California found that the Greenland Ice Sheet has lost even more ice than previously estimated.