The investments would be required in manufacturing of capacity for solar, electrolysers, wind and battery, transmission, green hydrogen, solar, hydro, wind, and waste to energy sectors
By Outlook Planet Desk 16/02/2024
Addressing hazardous PM2.5 pollution, the World Bank's programme in India includes airshed management, state-wide action plans, and a pioneering Regional Airshed Action Plan to mitigate health risks and economic losses from widespread air pollution
By Outlook Planet Desk 12/12/2023
At COP27 last year, the Loss and Damage Fund was agreed to by the Parties to provide financial assistance to developing nations suffering from adverse climate change impacts
By PTI 30/11/2023
The evaluation emphasises the potential market in sustainable cooling and advocates for investments in green refrigerants, energy-efficient ACs and fans, and enhanced thermal comfort in buildings
By Outlook Planet Desk 29/11/2023
Collaborative initiatives across multiple sectors bolster India's defences against climate change impacts, from greener transportation to protecting mangroves, ensuring a sustainable and resilient future
By Outlook Planet Desk 17/11/2023
In recent years, climate funding to Africa has increased, with recognition that the continent is least responsible for emissions but most at risk from climate change because of a lack of financing and ability to cope
By Associated Press 13/10/2023
The World Bank team apprised the ministry of the developments and progress in sectors of municipal financing, logistics, skilling, knowledge partnership, solar energy in the agriculture sector, among others
By PTI 11/09/2023
World Bank President Ajay Banga will travel to India next week to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, according to the development lender
By PTI 08/07/2023
It is hoped that the bank will lead a coordinated and robust response to climate challenges, the lawmakers said in a letter to the bank president
By PTI 06/07/2023
The $1.44 billion loan is from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and is facilitated by a United Kingdom $1 billion backstop aimed at boosting the World Bank’s climate change financing to India
By Outlook Planet Desk 30/06/2023