India, UN Launch South-South Cooperation Initiative to Drive SDG Progress
India partners with UN to share development expertise across Global South through new SDG-focused capacity-building program.
Plastic Pollution Costs $2.2T Annually, UN Pushes for Sustainable Substitutes
UN urges developing nations to adopt eco-friendly plastic substitutes in food, fishing and farming to curb pollution.
ILO Backs G20 Plan to Cut Youth Unemployment, Narrow Gender Pay Gap
G20 ministers commit to targets on youth jobs and gender equality as the International Labour Organization urges action for social justice.
L20 Summit Urges G20 to Back New Social Contract for Workers
Trade unions urge G20 leaders to prioritize wage growth, decent jobs, and social protection to curb global inequality.
Asia-Pacific Leads in Sustainability Gains as Global ESG Ratings Surge 167%
APAC drives global ESG momentum as companies ramp up supply chain sustainability and close regional performance gaps.
EPA Proposes Repeal of Obama-Era Climate Finding, Targets EV Rules
US EPA aims to roll back climate regulations by targeting key legal basis for electric vehicle and emissions standards.
EU Approves $3.43M to Aid Laid-off Goodyear Workers in Germany Find New Jobs
EU funding to support German workers laid off after Goodyear plant closures with training, job search and start-up aid.
India Restores 6,424 Acres of Mangroves, Cracks Down on Illegal Tree Felling
India boosts mangrove restoration and steps up forest protection amid rising concerns over illegal tree felling.
Mining Industry Improves ESG Reporting, Struggles With Scope 3 Emissions: EY
Mining sector improves climate disclosures but lags in risk integration and Scope 3 transparency, EY report finds.
JSW Steel Boosts Net-Zero Push With India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
JSW Steel accelerates sustainability goals with green hydrogen and waste recycling amid record operational and ESG performance.