UN Launches People’s Seat Initiative for Climate Change Conference
To bring the voice of the people to the upcoming Climate Change Conference in Poland (called ‘COP 24’, from 2 to 14 December), the United Nations has launched the ‘People’s…
After #MeToo, Share Your Story with #HearMeToo
After #MeToo, Share Your Story with #HearMeToo Building on the momentum of global movements and grassroots campaigns such as ‘#Metoo’, “#TimesUp”, “#BalanceTonPorc”, “#NiUnaMenos”, #MetooIndia and “HollaBack!”, now it’s #HearMeToo. The…
Modi and Kejriwal Failed to Stop Pollution in Delhi: Ajay Maken
Modi and Kejriwal Failed to Stop Pollution in Delhi: Ajay Maken Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken said today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have…
9 Win Award for Preventing Environmental Crimes
Nine institutions and individuals from across Asia have been recognized by the United Nations, USAID, Interpol, and the Freeland Foundation for outstanding work in preventing transboundary environmental crimes in an…
NATO Calls on Russia to Ensure Compliance with INF Treaty
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Tuesday unprecedented levels of cooperation between the EU and NATO ahead of a meeting with the EU Foreign Affairs Council. The Secretary General noted…
Air Pollution Is the New Tobacco: UN Environment
Air Pollution Is the New Tobacco: UN Environment The air quality life index calculates that air pollution cuts average life expectancy per person by 2 years. “This is a matter…