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‘Neelakurinji’ biodiversity centre opened at Adimaly

IDUKKI: Kerala has taken the lead in conserving biodiversity, said Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine. Inaugurating the Neelakurinji biodiversity knowledge centre at Adimaly Govt. High School, he said Western Ghats is home to 300 critically endangered species. The centre, set up by State Haritha Keralam Mission, UNDP & Idukki district…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

‘Neelakurinji’ to give tourists info on Idukki’s biodiversity

‘Neelakurinji’ knowledge centre in Idukki to open Sat. It has 3D models of evergreen forests, Muthuvan tribal community items, 3D map of biodiversity hotspots, 25 display panels, touchscreen kiosks w/ 50 videos & games. Entry fee Rs 20/10.

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023

Munnar under CCTV surveillance to check waste menace

Munnar grama panchayat installed 16 CCTV cameras to identify those dumping waste in Muthirapuzha river. Waste collection and toilet facilities have been arranged. Panchayat spent ₹4 lakh for CCTV cameras and waste bins. Aim is to make Munnar a waste-free and spit-free hill station. UNDP assisted in setting up a…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

UN says 165 million people fell into poverty in past 3 years of crisis

The Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the war in Ukraine have pushed 165 million people into poverty since 2020, the United Nations said on Thursday. The UN is calling for the world's wealthiest economies to pause debt repayments by developing countries to ease the burden.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15, 2023

UN agency pushes for debt repayment breaks as poverty rates rocket

Estimated 25 low-income countries spent more than 20% of their revenues on debt servicing last year

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023

Pound on track for best week this year despite recession worries; Gatwick strikes called – as it happened

Strike action involving baggage handlers and check-in staff will “inevitably” cause severe delays, disruption and cancellations, Unite union says

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2023

415 million Indians came out of multidimensional poverty in 15 years, says UNDP study

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations (UN) said on July 11, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world’s most populous nation.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Accepting all forms of family

Her family is made up of two mothers and a daughter. Matcha Phorn-In believes that homophobia fuelled a villager to set a fire near her home in San Kamphaeng in 2016. It occurred several times and although she reported these incidents to the police, they did not take any action…

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2023

Only 12% of Sustainable Development Goals targets are on track: Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP

In an exclusive interview for The Hindu, Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General of UNDP said most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not on track and that at least 52 countries are facing “debt distress” that is forcing them to prioritise debt servicing over investing in human development goals.

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2023

UN says insurance coverage secured to salvage rusting oil tanker off Yemen

The United Nations Development Program says it's secured an insurance coverage to start a ship-to-ship transfer of 1.1 million barrels of crude from a rusting tanker moored off the coast of war-torn Yemen — oil that could cause a major environmental disaster

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023