New Delhi – The impending visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to India underscores the deepening strategic and economic partnership between the European Union (EU) and India, according to Herve Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union’s Delegation to India. Set to take place on February 27-28, 2025, this high-profile visit will also mark the first time that the entire European Commission College of Commissioners, equivalent to the EU’s government, will participate in bilateral negotiations in New Delhi. Strengthening the India-EU Relationship Speaking ahead of the visit, Ambassador Delphin…
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From Canada to the USA: The Best Places to See Polar Bears in Their Natural Habitat
New Delhi: Polar bears, the majestic rulers of the Arctic, are among the most iconic yet vulnerable species of the animal kingdom. With climate change accelerating the loss of their ice habitat, sightings of these magnificent creatures in the wild are becoming increasingly rare. For wildlife enthusiasts seeking to witness these Arctic giants, here are ten of the best places to observe polar bears in their natural environment. 1. Churchill, Canada – The Polar Bear Capital of the World Often referred to as the “Polar Bear Capital of the World,”…
Read MoreYogi Govt gears up to protect farmers from climate change threats
Lucknow: Climate change, the looming threat to agriculture, particularly in India, demands immediate attention. A report underscores India’s high vulnerability to climate change, with the Indo-Gangetic belt—one of the world’s most fertile regions—expected to be severely impacted. Currently, this belt produces around 15% of the world’s wheat, but by 2050, climate change could reduce this output by up to 50%. Given the Ganga’s extensive reach from Bijnor to Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, which lies within the Indo-Gangetic belt, will inevitably face significant challenges. As Uttar Pradesh leads the nation in producing…
Read MoreClimate Change the buzzword at an event in Lucknow University
Lucknow: The Researchers’ Guild of Governance, an initiative led by Research Scholars of the Department of Public Administration (DPA), under the patronage of vice chancellor of University of Lucknow Prof Alok Kumar Rai hosted ,a seminar titled “Earth Summit & Climate Change Conventions” at the V.K.N. Menon Auditorium (DPA Hall). This crucial event, powered by the collaborative efforts of the Counselling and Guidance Cell along with the Department of Public Administration, convened leading experts and scholars to delve into pressing issues surrounding climate change conventions and the imperative for collective…
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