Indian PM ends Brazil trip
June 22nd, 2012 - 7:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for South Africa Friday on his way to India after attending the Earth Summit in Brazil.The prime minister ... Read more...
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At Rio, India blames it on rich but content overall
June 22nd, 2012 - 6:42 am ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 22 (IANS) It was a mixed bag for India on the penultimate day of the Earth Summit here Thursday where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh articulated ... Read more...
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At Earth Summit, Natarajan longs for some green food
June 21st, 2012 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, June 21 (IANS) Jayanthi Natarajan, India's environment minister and principal interlocutor at the Earth Summit who is assisting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, it appears, has enough ... Read more...
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India to push for green growth with equity at Rio+20 (Roundup)
June 20th, 2012 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janerio, June 20 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Wednesday for the Earth Summit and join world leaders in finding ways of reducing poverty, advancing social ... Read more...
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Earth Summit opens in Brazil
June 20th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, June 20 (IANS) The UN Conference on Sustainable Development opened here Wednesday with world leaders meeting to renew political commitment to tackle economic, social and environmental problems.... Read more...
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Indian PM reaches Rio for Earth Summit (Lead)
June 20th, 2012 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janerio, June 20 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Wednesday for the Earth Summit after taking part in the G20 summit in Mexico.Manmohan Singh will ... Read more...
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Indian PM reaches Rio
June 20th, 2012 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janerio, June 20 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here Wednesday for the Earth Summit after taking part in the G20 summit in Mexico.Manmohan Singh joins ... Read more...
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Quickfix guide to Rio+20 (To go with Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil starts Wednesday)
June 19th, 2012 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
What is Rio+20?
Rio+20 is the short name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development at Rio de Janeiro June 20-22, twenty years after the landmark 1992 Earth Summit in the ... Read more...
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Spotlight on Rio as Earth Summit kicks off Wednesday
June 19th, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Brazil's picturesque port city of Rio de Janeiro will be the focus of attention for three days as the Earth Summit 2012 kicks off ... Read more...
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India to focus on infrastructure-led growth at G20 (Roundup)
June 16th, 2012 - 8:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday voiced concern over a deepening eurozone crisis adversely impacting India and stressed the need to focus on investment ... Read more...
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PM to press for resolute action to buck eurozone crisis
June 16th, 2012 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Ahead of his eight-day overseas tour to attend the G-20 and the Rio+20 summits in Mexico and Brazil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday flagged ... Read more...
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PM to inaugurate Delhi Sustainable Development Summit Thursday
February 1st, 2012 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) World leaders, environmentalists and experts from across the globe will come together on a platform during the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) starting Thursday ... Read more...
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Delhi Sustainable Development Summit to focus on resource protection
January 30th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will Feb 2 inaugurate the 12th edition of the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) which will focus on protection of ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host earth summit
December 8th, 2011 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 7 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host an earth summit from Dec 12-15, the organisers said Wednesday.Environmental experts from different countries will delebrate on sustainable development at the ... Read more...
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The Climate Change Terminology (To go with Curtain Raiser)
November 27th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by IANS
Acronyms and concepts in climate change talks that you'll come across:UNFCCC: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change came into existence at the UN Environment Conference at Rio De ... Read more...
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India to host international dialogue on green economy
September 17th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India along with the United Nations will host a dialogue on green economy and inclusive growth next month in preparation for the Earth Summit in ... Read more...
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Scientists warn of increase in species extinctions
October 12th, 2009 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 12 (ANI): Scientists have warned of an alarming increase in the extinction of animal species, because of threats to biodiversity and ecosystems, like pollution, climate change and urban spread.According to ... Read more...
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Global meet to save biodiversity kicks off
May 19th, 2008 - 6:35 pm ICT by admin
Bonn, May 19 (IANS) The earth is losing four species every hour. The rate of biodiversity loss is now 1,000 times the natural rate. It is in this backdrop that over 5,000 ... Read more...
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Transfer technology to combat climate change, poverty: Kamal Nath
March 11th, 2008 - 10:40 am ICT by admin
By Dipankar De Sarkar
London, March 11 (IANS) Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has added his voice to growing calls for transfer of green technology to developing countries, saying failure to ... Read more...
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