February 12, 2021
UNEP will provide technical assistance to prepare the State’s greenhouse gas inventory and carry out climate impact scenario and vulnerability assessment
UNEP will provide technical assistance to prepare the State’s greenhouse gas inventory and carry out climate impact scenario and vulnerability assessment× In a first for an Indian State, Bihar on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the UN Environment Programme to achieve climate resilience and low carbon development by 2040.
Over the next two years, UNEP would lead a multi-stakeholder team to assess the carbon footprint of various sectors in the State before chalking out a plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increasing carbon sinks.
TNB, Malakoff Corporation Berhad, Powertek Berhad, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Ytl Power International Berhad
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Power Grid Corporation of India has been declared as the successful bidder under Tariff based competitive bidding to establish following transmission
systems for:
Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy
zones in Rajasthan (8.1 GW) under phase II - Part A on build, own operate and maintain
(BOOM) basis. The Letter of Intent (LoI) dated 29 January 2021 has been issued to
Power Grid Corporation of India.
The Transmission system comprises
establishment of a new 400/220kV Substation, 400kV D/C Transmission lines and
associated Substation extension works in the State of Rajasthan.
Transmission system strengthening scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy
Virtual dialogue aims to enhance engagement in fields of Climate Change and Science Diplomacy, says FO
PHOTO: REUTERS
Pakistan held bilateral dialogue with the South Korea on Climate Change and Science to enhance cooperation and explore avenues to deal with climate crisis.
The first round of bilateral dialogue on Climate Change and Science was held between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a virtual format on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office.
The Pakistan side was led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director General (United Nations).
The delegation of RoK was headed by the Director General (Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Scientific Affairs Bureau), Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ambassadors of Pakistan and RoK in the respective countries also attended the meeting.
The company seeks to operate about 7,300MW of power supply system in the province over a period of five to 10 years. AFP/File
ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency and the National Transmission & Despatch Company both key federal entities have opposed transmission licence to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transmission and Grid System Company (KPTGC) that seeks to operate about 7300MW of power supply system in the province over a period of five to 10 years.
In response to comments sought by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) from stakeholders over the KPTGC’s request for grant of provincial transmission licence, the Punjab government has, however, supported the request while demanding that the proposed licence should ensure provision of minimum technical and human resource capital as and when required and the provincial transmission company should provide open access and participate in the wholesale electricity market.