Hi, NewsWrap for May 31, 2024

31-May-2024: NIN, Climate Change, ICAR-ATARI, Ministry of Jal Shakti, ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024, FLO Hyderabad, IEA Report

31 May 2024

  • NIN Considers Introducing Sugar Content Limits in Packaged Foods and Beverages

    The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is reportedly contemplating the introduction of recommended limits for sugar content in packaged foods and beverages. This potential move marks a significant step towards addressing concerns over excessive sugar consumption and its adverse impact on public health.

  • Climate Change and Health Key Priority in Strategic Program of Work 2025-2028: WHO

    In a landmark decision, the World Health Organization (WHO) has integrated climate change response into its General Program of Work for 2025-2028, recognizing the escalating threat posed by climate change to global health. This strategic move showcases WHO's commitment to addressing the profound impact of climate change on health and prioritizing comprehensive interventions to mitigate its effects.

  • ICAR-ATARI Hosts State-Level Pre-Kharif CSISA-Convergence Platform Meeting

    To fortify agricultural resilience and optimize production efficiencies ahead of the Kharif season, the ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI), Kanpur, played host to a significant State-Level Pre-Kharif Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA)-Convergence Platform meeting. Held against the backdrop of evolving agricultural dynamics, the gathering served as a pivotal platform for stakeholders to deliberate on challenges and devise strategic interventions aimed at bolstering pest and water management practices.

  • Ministry of Jal Shakti Announces Mass Communication Internship Programme; Act Fast- Deadline June 29!

    The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD, GR), functioning under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has introduced a Mass Communication Internship Programme. This initiative aims to engage students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, as well as research scholars enrolled in recognized universities or institutions in India, specifically in the field of mass communication.  

  • ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024: Premier Trade Show for Asia's Fresh Produce Industry Back in Hong Kong

    ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, the premier international trade show for Asia’s fresh produce business, is set to return to AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from 4-6 September 2024. Celebrating its 17th edition, the event promises to bring together the global fresh produce industry, showcasing the entire value chain and offering unparalleled networking opportunities.

  • FLO Hyderabad and East-West Seed KT Foundation Ink MoU to Train 100 Women Farmers in Commercial Vegetable Farming

    FLO Hyderabad launches ‘Centre of Excellence for Training Women Vegetable Farming’ in the city outskirts at Ravalkole Village, Medchal Dist. Telangana.  FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) Hyderabad and East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation inked an MoU on May 29, 2024 to train 100 women farmers in commercial vegetable farming. They will be trained in cultivating, managing, and harvesting nearly 50 hybrid varieties of vegetables and greens. 

  • Clean Energy Transition Enhances Affordability and Eases Cost of Living, IEA Report

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a new special report on May 30, 2024, emphasizing that accelerating the transition to clean energy technologies can significantly enhance the affordability of energy and alleviate broader cost-of-living pressures. Titled, “Strategies for Affordable and Fair Clean Energy Transitions” the report shows how steering the world towards net-zero emissions by 2050 demands increased investment but ultimately cuts the operating costs of the global energy system by more than half over the next decade compared to current policy trajectories. This shift promises a more equitable and affordable energy landscape for consumers.

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