India has been able to reduce the loss of life due to disasters significantly over the years, but there is always scope to do more, including through construction of climate-resilient buildings, as can be made out of UNEP’s new guide.
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For the first time since adoption in 2015 for a better world, the worldwide progress on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) has shown reversal due to increased poverty and unemployment caused by Covid-19.
While India has outperformed itself over the last year on the national index on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the country’s performance globally leaves much to be desired.
Seven women philanthropists find their place in EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020. Besides, they also play a role in running the family’s charitable trusts.
From top philanthropists and most generous women to popular causes and charitable cities, the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2020 plots the corporate donation map of India.
UNDP and Invest India’s publication ‘SDG Investor Map for India’ lays out investment opportunities to help India accelerate progress on achieving sustainable development.
Green sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low-carbon transport are helping drive economic growth in India
Sustainable Development Report 2020 (SDR 2020 ) says the world needs to learn from good practices, focus on hunger hotspots, strengthen financing mechanisms, provide social protection and develop drugs to recover better from Covd-19.