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Design unveiled for connected steel autonomous vehicle for future sustainable urban mobility
To advance sustainable transportation by factoring whole lifecycle into a vehicle’s development, WorldAutoSteel and Ricardo have designed a fully autonomous Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) steel-enabled vehicle inspired by contemporary urban architecture trends and focused on passenger safety and comfort. Steel E-Motive, an initiative of WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association and its engineering partner …
IFAD and partners to announce upcoming coalition to support public development banks’ financing of sustainable and equitable food systems
Rome, 27 July 2021 – Creating sustainable and equitable food systems that benefit the world’s most vulnerable people will require substantial investments – by some estimates as much as US$350 billion per year over the next decade. Public Development Banks (PDBs) have the potential to help finance this, and generate exponential social and economic returns, according …
Nearly 9 in 10 People Globally Want a More Sustainable and Equitable World Post COVID-19
In a new World Economic Forum/Ipsos global survey of more than 21’000 adults, 86% say they want the world to change significantly and become more sustainable and equitable. Globally, 72% also want their personal lives to change significantly, rather than returning to pre-COVID-19. While the US is one of the most change-averse nations, alongside the …
BENU pens to enter Indian market shortly – From Russia with Love!
Alex Semanin and Kate Dmitrieva, are making beautiful music together – music on fountain pens! Their creations – some call it a riot of colours, some a ode to the written word, some another name of creative excellence – are already a rage among the connoisseurs and pen pundits alike . Created exclusively bu hand, …
KPIT launches crowdsourcing contest KPIT BetterWorld to develop ideas to make the planet sustainable
Invites tech students, start-ups, tech-boutiques, and scientific associations from across the globe to present affordable technology-led solutions to create a positive and far-reaching impact on the environment Contest to feature challenges on diverse themes, starting with the first competition addressing issues of water scarcity Winners will be recognized with cash prize of over two lakh …
Nepal Rastra Bank, IFC Partner to Promote Sustainable and Inclusive Finance
Kathmandu, Nepal, May, 2017—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, to help the bank adopt improved environmental and social risk management practices to strengthen their portfolio performance, generate business opportunities and boost competitiveness in the region. Improved risk management practices …
Bangladesh ready for next phase to make ship recycling green and sustainable
IMO, the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Secretariat of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS) have jointly implemented the 30-month “Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling in Bangladesh – Phase I” (SENSREC project). The Government of Bangladesh is actively seeking international partnerships and financial support to help make the …
Infosys Foundation Partners with Sankara Eye Hospitals to Provide Sustainable Eye Care Services
Bangalore – June 9, 2016: Infosys Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Infosys, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sankara Eye Hospitals to establish a sustainable eye care training academy and undertake research & training activities in various fields of eye care. As part of the MoU, Sankara Eye Hospital, a recognized center for …
ASSOCHAM hails India growth story; time to make growth job –oriented, sustainable
Hailing India’s emergence as the fastest growing major economy in the world with the GDP expanding by 7.6 per cent, ASSOCHAM President Mr Sunil Kanoria today said it was time to build on the gains and bolster private investment which will be a big catalyst for job creation and achieving the ultimate objective of sustainable …