Full extent of carbon emissions from fossil-fuelled power plants underestimated
Current accounting methods do not consider life-long emissions
Developing world taps renewable energy at twice the rate of rich countries
China leads the global rank on clean energy; India is placed fourth
Over half the HIV infected people globally do not know their positive status: UN
Gap Report calls for scaling up efforts to end the disease by 2030
Resource mobilisation can help Africa be self-sufficient
African Development Forum discusses ways to reduce dependence on foreign donors
World Water Week discusses green options to manage water resources
Municipality in South Africa awarded for water and sanitation work
Treasure trove of trash
One man's trash is another man’s treasure, so goes the saying. For some entrepreneurs in India, this has become the new business mantra
Children’s involvement in conflict cause of worry: India
Indian ambassador to UN proposes child protection advisers in peacekeeping operations to ensure safe return of children affected by armed conflict
UN calls for protection of rights of women, indigenous peoples
The 69th session of the UN General Assembly will see the participation of world leaders on crucial global issues
Ugly is the new beautiful
A group of anonymous citizens in Bengaluru is cleaning filthy streets and inspiring change across India
Most comprehensive study on HIV, malaria, TB shows major progress in the millennium
Funding and policy have had real impact in combating the diseases, although challenges remain
‘Disasters like Ebola threaten Africa’s progress towards MDGs’
Report launched at the ninth African Economic Conference says the continent made headway in human development but its continuation is threatened …
Largest hybrid renewable energy system to be set up in Jamaica
80 kiloWatt installation will generate more than 106,000 kiloWatt hours of energy every year
MDG Report 2014: India among worst performers in poverty reduction, maternal death and sanitation
Report shows good progress in areas like poverty alleviation and access to clean water and controlling diseases like TB, Malaria