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Lujan Grisham, environment secretary travel to Dubai for climate change conference

Albuquerque Journal 02 Dec 2023
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Environment Department Secretary James Kenney are in Dubai and will participate in panel discussions this weekend at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the governor’s office said this week. Deputy Chief Operating Officer Caroline Buerkle is also making the trip with Lujan Grisham and Kenney ... ....
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe Advocates Bold Climate Action at COP28

Sri Lanka News 02 Dec 2023
This forum, agreed upon at the 5th Forum of the Ministers of Environmental Authorities of Asia Pacific, aims to provide a platform for constructive and proactive engagements, with the proposal scheduled for the UN Environment Assembly on 6th February 2024 ... Ruwan Wijewardena, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment Dr.
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Coca-Cola affirms commitment to help preserve, improve water resources

The Manila Times 02 Dec 2023
COCA-COLA Philippines brought together a diverse group of stakeholders on Nov. 16, 2023 to discuss locally relevant water issues and explore collaborative solutions for addressing these water-related challenges. Among the speakers were Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Sen ... ....
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314+ hectares of south Ridge encroached in Delhi

Hindustan Times 02 Dec 2023
1, 2023 ... Join Now ... It is headed by the director general forest and special secretary (DGF&SS) under the Union environment ministry and comprises secretaries from the revenue and forest departments, Delhi’s principal chief conservator of forest, deputy commissioners, police officers and members from the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Dehradun ... ....
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Highest percentage of bathing waters rated poor since 2015 – Environment Agency

AOL 01 Dec 2023
A bigger percentage of bathing waters in England were rated poor this year than at any other time in the last eight years, Environment Agency figures show ... Environment Agency Chair Alan Lovell said ... We need a well-resourced Environment Agency capable of enforcing existing environmental laws ... Shadow environment secretary Steve Reed said.
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Afghan transit trade, smuggling caused $4bn loss annually: Punjab CS

The News International 01 Dec 2023
Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman speaks during a meeting in this still on November 30, 2023. — Facebook/Chief Secretary Punjab ... Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman said Thursday the Afghan transit trade and smuggling caused loss of four billion dollars annually.
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Arsenio Dominguez confirmed as next IMO Secretary-General

Seatrade Maritime News 01 Dec 2023
Arsenio Antonio Dominguez has been confirmed as the next Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in a unanimous vote ... Dominguez will take up the office of Secretary-General on 1 January 2024 for an initial term of four years, ending on 31 December 2027. He becomes the Organisation's 10th elected Secretary-General.
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Germany signals boost in support for Brazil through Amazon Fund

Mongabay 01 Dec 2023
Now, Germany is looking to further strengthen cooperation with Brazil on the environment at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, says Jochen Flasbarth, state secretary at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development ... she took office [as environment minister].
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Michael Russell resigns as SNP president for role with Scottish Land Commission

AOL 01 Dec 2023
Mr Russell was elected party president in November 2020 and has a record spanning almost five decades after joining the SNP in 1974 ... Mr Russell also served in the Scottish Government in various posts between 2007 and 2021, including environment minister, Education Secretary and latterly as Scotland’s Brexit secretary ... He said ... .
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What has China done to address global climate challenges

People Daily 01 Dec 2023
On China's remarkable achievements made in addressing climate change, Erik Solheim, former under-secretary-general of the UN and former executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, told Xinhua on Thursday that strong environment calls from the people, ...
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COP 28 Side Event on Ecological Civilization and Beautiful China Practice gathers global insights

ECNS 01 Dec 2023
Erik Solheim, former UN Environment executive director and under-secretary-general of the United Nations, has noted that China currently holds large shares in solar energy, wind power, hydrogen energy, electric vehicles, and is leading the green and low-carbon transformation globally.
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More Filipinos could be biking to work

The Manila Times 01 Dec 2023
At the event to launch the first National Bike-To-Work Day, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa reminded us why every locality needs a safe cycling environment ... For health, inclusive mobility, a cleaner environment and fighting climate change, we need to make cycling more comfortable and attractive for all Filipinos.
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‘Coal-based power generation in India, Pakistan main cause of smog’

The News International 01 Dec 2023
ISLAMABAD ... Arshad H Abbasi, an eminent energy expert said this while talking to The News. He said that he wrote a letter to the Punjab chief minister, chief secretary Punjab, and secretary of the Environment Protection Department offering his services to resolve the painful issue of smog ... — AFP ... .
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Three years since formation of NGT panel, only 21% of forest land in Southern Ridge made encroachment-free

Indian Express 01 Dec 2023
The Southern Ridge covers an area of around 6,200 hectares. The committee is chaired by the Director General of Forests and Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change ... Going by the minutes of the meeting, the committee was informed \u201cabout the direction of Hon'ble Minister (Environment and Forest), Govt.
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