‘Clean Himalayas’ campaign launched in Uttarakhand
January 02, 2018
The campaign will help in the removal of hazardous waste generated by tourists at different tourist spots of the Himalayas.
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Teen social innovators recognised from across India
Industry and Innovation Sustainable Cities and communities Partnerships for the Goals News South Asia
January 02, 2018
Ashoka India, a networks of social entrepreneurs, has identified these teen changemakers as young leaders.
Coalition formed to empower patient community
January 02, 2018
Prominent health experts have launched Partnership to Empower Patients (PEP) for helping the patients in making an informed choice.
Healthy food systems will help end hunger, says FAO
December 13, 2017
FAO gives a global call for zero tolerance on food loss and waste.
Re-defining non-violence on Gandhi Jayanti day
Gender Equality Sustainable Cities and communities Peaceful and Strong Institutions News Nepal South Asia
December 13, 2017
Non violence in a society cannot prevail unless there is gender parity in letter and spirit.
Book on preventable child blindness launched in India
December 13, 2017
Published in seven local languages, the book will be distributed to 75,000 children free of cost across India.
Cement sector growing together through the SDGs
December 12, 2017
The annual CSI Forum is the most important sustainability event for the cement industry.
UNSC must impose arms embargo in Myanmar: Amnesty
December 12, 2017
The Security Council meeting comes almost exactly a month after the Myanmar military launched a brutal operation in Rakhine State.
Microsoft donates $1 billion to 90000 nonprofits
Reduced Inequalities Sustainable Cities and communities Partnerships for the Goals News South Asia USA
December 12, 2017
Microsoft has donated $1 billion worldwide in cloud computing resources to 90000 nonprofits.
Only 15 countries support families with kids: study
December 11, 2017
According to a new UNICEF report, only 15 countries worldwide have three essential national policies that support families with young children.
