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Hindustan Unilever launches ‘India Water Body’By : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India’s largest FMCG company has announced the launch of India Water Body, an initiative aimed to address the challenge of water scarcity in India. Subject Tags: Hindustan Unilever Ltd , Technology |
HMDA looks at Bengaluru city modelBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
The final approval of the proposed development master plan of HMDA extended jurisdiction, has been put on hold by the Chief Minister, Mr Kiran Kumar Reddy. At the HMDA board meeting, which was held on May 9, the CM made certain changes in the HMDA development master plan,... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
India Releases Its Statement on Programs on Sustainable DevelopmentBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
India laid a Statement At the United Nations Ministerial Roundtable during CSD-19 On The 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Development on 12th May, 2011 As a part of the G-77+China, India urges that the 10 YFP Plan of Action is structured to include the... Read more.. Subject Tags: Disaster , Technology |
Taj battles man and nature for survivalBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
The scorching summer heat is taking its toll on the Taj Mahal, the timeless monument of love, blasted by sand from the dry Yamuna bed and the dust-laden winds from the Rajasthan desert. However, conservationists say that the crisis the Taj confronts comes not merely... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
Future group working on unique model for mallsBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
In view of steadily rising material and land prices in India, the Future Group, which owns the Big Bazaar chain of retail stores, is contemplating an innovative and unique model of mall development that will help both the retailer and the developer boost its bottom line... Read more.. |
Powering Eco Sustainability, the Latest Mantra Amongst the Indian Manufacturing FraternityBy : sustainabilityo..., May 16, 2011
India has been a hub for manufacturing outsourcing for over two decades now. Companies have focused on enhancing productivity and maintaining global standards, but there has been pressure on protecting the environment, while doing so, in the recent years. The Indian... Read more.. |
India-EU Cleantech Partnerships Set To Go Up – 38 EoIs signed in Global Technology partnership Forum in New DelhiBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
The joint India-EU business and research initiative on clean-technology, organised under the aegis of Global Technology Partnership Forum by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the European Business and Technology... Read more.. |
Wind Energy Initiatives of Tata PowerBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated private power utility as part of its sustainability initiative is committed to addition of “clean and renewable energy” generation capacity to its portfolio. The Company endeavours to substantially enhance its green energy generation... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
1.27 crore CFL lamps distributed in StateBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
Kerala's initiative, to become the first to fully implement the Bacchat Lamp Yojana (BLY) in the country, has been recognized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The UNFCCC approved the implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology |
UN body suggests mechanism to adapt to climate changeBy : sustainabilityo..., May 14, 2011
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) — the United Nations' authoritative voice on weather, climate and water — has recommended setting up of a Global System for Climate Services which will help countries understand and adapt to climate change and reduce the risk of... Read more.. Subject Tags: Technology , United Nations |