The student strikes taking place around the globe to protest government inaction on global warming have put the spotlight on climate change. Inspired by 16-year-old Swedish student and political activist Greta Thunberg, hundreds of thousands of students walk out of class each Friday morning to strike for climate change — and have been for the …
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Survival of any species depends on the suitable physical/external environment, sufficient quantity of material resources and useful services. The natural environment and resources have to be in a balance of their own, which is inevitable for the sustenance of any economy. The so called modern development has exerted such pressure on resources and environment that …
The Central government on Wednesday introduced new guidelines in line with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which urge companies to be responsible and sustainable. The National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct urge businesses to conduct and govern themselves with integrity in a manner that is ethical, transparent and accountable. According to these guidelines, businesses should provide goods and services …
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In 2015 , the United Nations adopted a set of 17 goals, aimed at fulfilling the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. These well-crafted goals cover all areas of human development and interaction, and are geared towards creating a more equitable world, with an emphasis on healthcare, sanitation, food, education and justice for all. These goals …
India must focus on sustainable urbanisation, green industrialisation, and inclusion of the rural economy. India is now the world’s fastest growing major economy. This is worth celebrating although there is a long road to catch up. In nominal terms, the US economy is still seven times as large as India’s. China’s GDP was 140% larger …
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