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India committed to UNFCCC: Singh

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 16, 2010

Keeping up pressure on rich nations to take legally binding emission cuts, India on Friday made clear that it was committed to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.

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Subject Tags: India , Technology

India, Brazil for enhanced cooperation in Tech, Energy

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 16, 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Brazilian President Lula da Silva, in a joint statement, noted that Biotechnology, IT, Marine Science, and Nano-technology have been identified as areas with significant potential for cooperation.

They also emphasised the importance of...

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Subject Tags: brazil , India , Technology

Low-carbon economy can create 10.5 million jobs in India

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 14, 2010

A shift towards low-carbon economy to tackle climate change would create at least 10.5 million direct jobs in the renewable sector in India [ Images ], according to a report prepared by Global Climate Network.

"Implementation of the Indian government's National Action...

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Subject Tags: India , Politics

US chamber plugs for technology partnership with India

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 13, 2010

The US Chamber of Commerce Tuesday pitched for greater US-India partnership in technology innovation, infrastructure development and production of cleaner energy.

“Let’s collaborate on innovation. Let’s partner on infrastructure. Let’s jointly develop clean, plentiful...

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Subject Tags: India , Technology

Climate cooperation changing India-China ties, says Jairam

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 10, 2010

The cooperation between India and China on climate change and environment could become a template for how the two rising neighbours could better leverage their differences and work together globally, according to Minister for Environment and Forests Jairam Ramesh.

“I...

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Subject Tags: China , India

India, US firm up climate plan

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 5, 2010

India and United States have agreed to set up climate research centres to find technological solutions for low carbon growth.

The contours of the project, which will have a centres each in US and India, is likely to be finalised during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s...

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Subject Tags: India

India, US firm up climate plan

By : sustainabilityo..., Apr 3, 2010

India and United States have agreed to set up climate research centres to find technological solutions for low carbon growth.

The contours of the project, which will have a centres each in US and India, is likely to be finalised during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s...

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Subject Tags: India

Can the US Learn from India’s Climate Change Policy?

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 31, 2010

2010 could well end up being a landmark year for Green Development in India. On February 26th, Pranab Mukherjee, the Indian Finance Minister, announced the creation of a National Clean Energy Fund to support development of Renewable Energy to be financed by a tax of Rs. 50 (...

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Bangladesh, India to launch joint programme to save Sunderbans

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 29, 2010

Bangladesh and India will launch a joint programme in Kolkata next week, the first such in South Asia, to save the world's largest mangrove forest Sundarbans from the onslaught of climate change.

“There will be a joint forum between India and Bangladesh for protection...

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Ascent in deal with Kirloskar to build plant in India

By : sustainabilityo..., Mar 23, 2010

US photovoltaic module maker Ascent Solar Technologies Inc said it signed an agreement with Kirloskar Integrated Technologies...

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