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    World Court Begins Historic Climate Change Hearings

    The push for ICJ involvement was led by Pacific nations like Vanuatu, whose very existence is threatened by rising sea levels. Vanuatu’s ambassador to the UN emphasized the moral and existential urgency of the hearings.
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    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Bans Polythene Bags Again, Sparking Hopes for the Eco-Friendly ‘Sonali Bag’

    The latest ban, which came into effect on October 1 for superstores and traditional markets on November 1, isn’t the first time Bangladesh has imposed a ban on polythene bags.
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    Accountability

    In the Rajya Sabha: ESG Standards for Coal Industry Transformation

    CIL's initiatives illustrate a comprehensive approach to ESG standards, integrating environmental, social, and governance objectives, the coal and mines minister said.
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    Air

    Delhi Schools Reopening: Supreme Court Asks CAQM to Reconsider Closure

    The Supreme Court of India has cast doubt on the continued closure of schools in Delhi-NCR due to air pollution. In a hearing today, the court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review its decision, particularly for grades 10 to 12.
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    Clean tech

    Who Should Pay for Climate Loss and Damage?

    A small tax on just seven of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies could grow the UN Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage by more than 2000 per cent, as shown in an analysis by environmental organisations Greenpeace International and Stamp Out Poverty.
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    CSR and sustainability

    India’s Street Vendors Demonstrate Business Leadership by Transitioning from Single Use Plastics to Reuse Systems

    Involving street vendors in the process to determine the appropriate enabling conditions would not only help the design of the policy, but can also support the emergence of simple and innovative solutions.
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    Clean tech

    India Urges Global Leadership and Equity in Climate Action at CoP29 in Azerbaijan

    Kirti Vardhan Singh urged all nations to work with determination toward meaningful outcomes at CoP29, describing the conference as pivotal for shaping future climate action.
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    Clean tech

    Record Surge in Greenhouse Gas Concentrations Raises Alarms Amid Climate Crisis

    The UN has called for urgent global cooperation to tackle the escalating climate crisis. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the world...
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    Agri-technology

    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
    Bangladesh

    China Urges Investment Climate Reforms as Interest in Bangladesh Grows

    China has grown into one of Bangladesh’s most significant economic partners. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh imported goods worth $16.637 billion from China, accounting for 26.4 per cent of the country’s total imports, indicating the growing demand for Chinese products.

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    Agri-technology

    Vice President Calls for Farmer-Led Agri-Business Revolution at Goa’s ICAR-CCARI Meet

    Dhankhar urged farmers to see themselves as entrepreneurs with the potential to drive rural economies. He underscored the importance of participating in the input chain of agriculture (fertilizers, pesticides, machinery) and the output chain including storage, processing, and retail.
    Accountability

    Sri Lanka: NEXT Workers Demand Answers, Consultation Over Abrupt Factory Closure

    Anto Marcus, Secretary General of the Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union, confirmed that the company failed to consult workers as mandated by their collective agreement.
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