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Bangladesh seeks $10 billion grant to tackle effects of climate change

16-05-2012 Bangladesh asks donors and development partners for a $10 billion grant as financial assisstance to tackle the adverse effects of climate change and to protect the country's existing infrastructure.

Report proposes way to fix Bihar's energy deficit

India's Naxal-affected areas to get 10,000 solar water systems

Supporting food security through remote sensing technology

Odisha's district to have land rights centres for women

India looks to integrate “green” objectives into rural development programmes

» Opinion & Comment

"To enhance the negotiating power of the youth, we need to make them aware of their rights and duties"

14-05-2012 In an exclusive interview with OneWorld South Asia, Sharda Prasad Director General, Employment & Training and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India; talks about the challenges India faces in terms of job creation for its large youth population and the creation of an education system that makes better skilled workers.

» From the Grassroots

Greeting every new born daughter with fruit trees

$According to Dharhara resident Nirmala Devi planting mango is also profitable because once the trees become old they can be felled for wood, which is in great demand in the low-cost furniture market. Photo credit: Saadia Azim\WFS$

16-05-2012 A small village in Bihar is turning the trend by combining tradition with knowledge of farming, and honouring its daughters by planting trees for a secure, better future.

» CSR

Tata Steel bags corporate leadership award

HM Nerurkar, Managing Director, Tata Steel, recieves corporate leadership award from Prithviraj Chavan, Chief Minister, Maharashtra.

08-05-2012 HM Nerurkar, Managing Director, Tata Steel, was felicitated with the Maxell Foundation & Maharashtra Corporate Excellence Award, for his outstanding leadership qualities that made his company grow in a sustainable way.

Environment Corporate social responsibilty India Sustainable Development

» Resources

Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific
11-05-2012 The Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific by UN ESCAP provides five tracks for an economic system change to pursue green growth as a new economic development path.

» Books

No Woman’s Land
03-05-2012 As the world marks World Press Freedom Day today, the new book No Woman's Land supported by the United Nations Women, features the collection of voices from over 30 women reporters on episodes of harrowing assault and inspirational bravery, in contexts from conflict to civil unrest.

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