News: On the occasion of World Health day 2026, a South Asia Hub of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) was advanced by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). About Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) is an independent, member-driven platform comprising scientists, practitioners, and… Continue reading Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
Category: International Organisations
India-UN Development Partnership Fund
News: The Board of Directors of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund met at India’s Permanent Mission in New York to review operations, ongoing projects, and future scope. About India-UN Development Partnership Fund It is a fund established by India in partnership with the United Nations to support development projects in other developing countries, especially in… Continue reading India-UN Development Partnership Fund
20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
News: Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative has been initiated. About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative It highlights cities demonstrating ambitious and innovative approaches to reducing waste, advancing circular economy… Continue reading 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
e-Commerce Moratorium
News: The e-Commerce Moratorium is to be reconsidered for extension at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon. About e-Commerce Moratorium The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization members which bans customs duties being applied to electronic transmissions such as digital downloads and streaming. First adopted in: It was first adopted… Continue reading e-Commerce Moratorium
Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI)
News: To address the illegal and unsustainable taking of wildlife, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) officially launches the Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI) during a special event here at its 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15). About Global Initiative on the… Continue reading Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI)
Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)
News: The U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) has agreed to assess funding for a new ammunition assembly and production line in the Philippines. About Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) It is a multilateral initiative aimed at strengthening supply chains and industrial resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. Lunched in: It was launched in… Continue reading Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)
GlobE Network
News: India hosted the 12th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in New Delhi. About GlobE Network Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is a global platform of specialised anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. Established in: It was established in 2021 under the… Continue reading GlobE Network
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
News: India’s External Affairs Ministry discussed connectivity and infrastructure cooperation with Croatia’s envoy for the Three Seas Initiative during Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. About Three Seas Initiative (3SI) The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) is regional political and economic cooperation platform connecting 13 European Union countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas.… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
Commission on the Status of Women
News: Minister of State for Women and Child Development will visit New York from 9–12 March 2026 to attend Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) -70. About Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body dedicated to promoting gender equality and… Continue reading Commission on the Status of Women
