Ebola: UN mission readies to start work as virus death toll surpasses 3,000
Sep 27, 2014, at 03:23 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said it is intensifying its cooperation with a wide range of partners trying to accelerate work on experimental therapies and vaccines as it announced that Ebola has now sickened more than 6,500 and killed more than 3,000.
At meeting with Pacific island leaders, Ban urges progress on climate change fight
Sep 27, 2014, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sept 27 (IBNS) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today lauded Pacific Island nations for their “strong position†on the sustainable development of the world’s oceans and underscored the United Nations’ continuing role in assisting the region's small island developing states (SIDS) in their battles against climate change and in their transition to democracy.
NGT renders forest clearance to Mahan Coal invalid after SC verdict
Sep 27, 2014, at 05:02 am
Singrauli, MP, Sept 26 (IBNS): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday said the forest clearance granted to Essar and Hindalco's Mahan Coal Ltd becomes invalid following the SC decision to de-allocate 214 coal blocks.
UN chief to leaders: 'The world can and must stop Ebola – now'
Sep 26, 2014, at 06:16 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) "The world can and must stop Ebola – now," Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told world leaders gathered at a special meeting held on Thursday at the United Nations to speed up the global response to the outbreak that has evolved from a public health crisis into a threat to peace and security.
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham joins UN effort to achieve world free of HIV
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:52 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Thursday appointed British fashion designer Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on women and children affected by the virus.
As host of UN hub against Ebola, Ghana calls for cooperated efforts to halt outbreak
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:46 am
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) We cannot afford to let fear keep us away, the President of Ghana on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly calling for a sustained, coordinated international effort to stem the outbreak of the Ebola virus which he calls a "disease of isolation."
SC verdict on coal block allocation provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector: CSE
Sep 26, 2014, at 05:33 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): In its final verdict on the coal block allocation case delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has cancelled 214 coal blocks that were allotted since 1993, which according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) provides an opportunity to reform the entire mining sector
Wagh Bakri commits towards elimination of pesticides from tea cultivation
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:47 am
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Sept 25 (IBNS): In an encouraging turn of events, Wagh Bakri, a packaged tea company in India, has committed to support elimination of pesticides in tea cultivation, after continuous engagement with Greenpeace.
India's confidence in green products is highest in global index: Study
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:39 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The DuPont Green Living Survey: India, conducted by TNS Global, found that a majority of Indian consumers are familiar with green products, have confidence that green products are better for the environment, and feel that biobased ingredients enhance the desirability of a product.
Union Home Minister launches intensive cleanliness campaign by MHA
Sep 26, 2014, at 03:16 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched an intensive cleanliness campaign by the Ministry of Home Affairs, here on Wednesday.
Mangalyaan sends first image of Mars
Sep 26, 2014, at 12:20 am
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): "MOM" has started with her work and duties immediately after insertion into martian orbit.
President condoles the loss of lives in accident, flood
Sep 25, 2014, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi, Sept 25 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in accident in which a bus fell into Bhakra Nangal Dam’s Gobind Sagar Reservoir in Himachal Pradesh. He also condoled loss of lives due to floods in certain areas of Meghalaya and Assam.
Rwandan President calls on public, private sector to work together on climate change
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New Yoprk, Sept 25 (IBNS) Addressing the General Assembly on Wednesday at its annual general debate, the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, said the success of the Millennium Development Goals framework illustrated the ongoing strength of international cooperation and called on the public and private sectors to follow a similar method to worked together on climate change. The world must look forward to a future where countries do not have to choose between clean energy and economic growth, he said.
South Africa's President pledges to support Ebola-affected nations, conflict-ridden countries
Sep 25, 2014, at 07:14 pm
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The recent outbreak of Ebola in West African has exposed the lack of infrastructure and limited resources in Africa, said South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday as he pledged to continue, in every possible way, to assist the people and Governments of hardest-hit Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
Ebola crisis highlights need for strong resourceful states, Kenyan leader tells UN assembly
Sep 25, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) The Ebola epidemic now sweeping several West African countries underlines the imperative to build strong States that can withstand crises and respond to emergencies," Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta told the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday on the opening day of its annual high-level segment.
Modern India must continue to lead the world: Modi
Sep 24, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Bangalore, Sept 24 (IBNS) Sharing the joy of India's Mars Mission with ISRO scientists, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said modern India must continue to lead the world.
Ban hails 'bold' announcements on tackling climate change as historic UN summit closes
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:20 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Bold new actions to immediately tackle climate change were announced on Tuesday by Government, business, finance and civil society leaders attending a historic Climate Summit convened by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who has long urged workable solutions based on "clear vision anchored in domestic and multinational actions."
President congratulates ISRO for the successful Orbit Insertion of 'Mangalyaan'
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi: Sept 24 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) for the successful Orbit Insertion Maneuver of the Mars Orbiter Mission 'Mangalyaan'.
First-ever indigenous peoples' world conference concludes with focus on climate
Sep 24, 2014, at 07:07 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) With climate change taking centre stage at the United Nations, the first ever World Conference on Indigenous Peoples wrapped up on Tuesday with a focus on Mother Earth and the future of the planet.
At summit, UN agencies pledge action to curb climate change
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:57 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Joining the chorus of Government, businesses, civil society and indigenous leaders at on Tuesday ’s landmark Climate Summit at Headquarters, United Nations agencies pledged action to help curb the effects of climate change and transition towards a sustainable world economy.
Governments, corporations pledge at UN summit to eliminate deforestation by 2030
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:48 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Dozens of Governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples participating in the United Nations Climate Summit in New York on Tuesday pledged to halve deforestation by 2020 and to end within the following decade.
Mayors at UN climate summit announce pledges towards major carbon cuts in cities
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:45 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) A compact of Mayors from cities around the world announced on Tuesday that they will expand their commitments to scale up climate resilience efforts, energy efficiency programs and resilient financing mechanisms including through an initiative that aims to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 454 megatons by 2020.
Ban to convene meeting of world leaders on tackling Ebola outbreak
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:33 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced he will convene a meeting of world leaders this week on a response to the Ebola outbreak as new studies warn of an exponential climb in the coming weeks unless swift action is taken to control the spread of the virus.
India's Mars Orbiter successfully enters Red Planet orbit, PM congratulates
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:30 pm
Bangalore, Sept 24 (IBNS): India entered a big league in space science and created history on Wednesday with its much touted Mars Mission achieving a milestone as its Mars orbiter, Mangalyaan, successfully entered the Red Planet's orbit.
Commitment to sustainable transport mobilized at UN Climate Summit
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:16 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Four global transport initiatives announced at the United Nations Climate Summit on Tuesday aim to put the transport sector on a new track towards a low-carbon future and save trillions of dollars in fuel costs in the process.
Australia lets world know India's Mars Orbiter Mission has arrived
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Sept 24 (IBNS) Australian engineers and technicians working at the CSIRO-managed Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) in regional Australia Tuesday played a critical role in confirming the successful first phase of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission.
Oil, gas industry launches 'immediate-impact' plan to slash global warming emissions
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:04 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Multinational oil and gas companies, major producing States and over two dozen cities on Tuesday joined forces to slash methane emissions in a partnership that can have an immediate impact in reducing global warming as part of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s strategy to tackle climate change.
At UN summit, plans announced to boost low-carbon, renewable energy in Africa, small islands
Sep 24, 2014, at 06:01 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) A new initiative announced on Tuesday at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York is expected to reduce dependency on fossil fuels in eastern and southern Africa at a time when regional demand for electricity is estimated to at least double over the next quarter century.
Climate Summit: 'All hands on deck' declares Ban, calling for leadership, concrete action
Sep 24, 2014, at 04:56 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) We are not here to talk, we are here to make history, United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday told world leaders at an "unprecedented and important gathering" that aims to raise ambition, mobilize resources, and generate action towards a universal climate deal.
Ebola: As global response lags, UN warns 20,000 may be infected by November
Sep 24, 2014, at 04:53 pm
New York, Sept 24 (IBNS) Unless efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in West Africa are ramped up, more than 20,000 people could be infected by early November, according to a joint United Nations study published on Tuesday that predicts number of cases will climb exponentially.