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India, U.S. have common interest in promoting security in Indo-Pacific: MEAIndia and the U.S. have a common interest in promoting security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and their ability to work together has a positive impact in effectively addressing regional and global challenges, the Ministry of External Affairs said on January 14. … [Read more...] about Morning Digest: PM Modi to launch COVID-19 vaccination drive on Jan. 16; farmers to attend 9th round of talks with govt without ‘much hope’, and more

But it has also been a driver for many countries' shift to low-carbon development. The European Council has unveiled a 750-billion-euro ($920 billion) recovery package, named the Next Generation EU, which aligns COVID-19 emergency response plans with previous strategies on sustainable development. Green expenditure will account for 30 percent of the massive rescue package, which aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, boost energy efficiency, and step up conservation of the environment and ecosystems. … [Read more...] about Opportunity amid adversity

France has also supported the collaboration with the World Bank to mobilise financing. A facility ‘Sustainable Renewables Risk Mitigation Initiative’ (SRMI) should help mobilize 18 billion euros in private investment to finance more than 10 gigawatts of solar projects. The first project is being launched in Mozambique with the support of France and the European Union. … [Read more...] about India re-elected as president of International Solar Alliance

Varda Mehrotra, executive director of FIAPO said in a statement, “How we see fishes is extremely problematic. There needs to be a central and state level regulatory framework for freshwater & brackish water aquaculture, and the Aquaculture Authority needs to be empowered to work directly with Animal Welfare Board of India and the Union environment ministry to strictly enforce aquaculture specific laws. Fishes deserve the same level of legal protection as other animals. And, considering the amount of antibiotics used and the water quality, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India should be empowered to not just regulate the end product, but the conditions in which the fishes are grown.” … [Read more...] about Study finds metal pollution in aquaculture farms

What started as the sale of loose cotton seed by farmers in the market soon attained monstrous proportions as fake seeds began flooding the market. The floodgates opened in 2000 when BT cotton appeared on the scene after the liberalisation of Indian markets. The hybrid cotton seeds made by Monsanto ushered in a revolution of sorts. … [Read more...] about Farmers at their wits’ end over fake seeds