The transformation sweeping through the Indian industry shows most clearly in the pulp and paper sector. ITC, a leader in sustainable business practices, made its intent clear when it announced the acquisition of Century Pulp & Paper's operations. This strategic move highlights a fundamental truth that progressive Indian companies now embrace: lasting resilience requires balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility.
Every year on March 30, the world unites to observe International Day of Zero Waste, a global initiative established by the UN General Assembly in 2022 to confront the urgent challenges of overconsumption, waste mismanagement, and unsustainable production. This year’s theme, “Towards zero waste in fashion and textile,” calls for transformative action in an industry projected to generate 134 million tonnes of waste by 2030. But this crisis is not insurmountable. A zero waste future is within reach through innovation, collaboration, and accountability, powered by green technology & sustainability practices.
As the world gears up to celebrate Global Recycling Day on March 18, 2025, the spotlight is firmly on the urgent need to rethink our approach to waste management and packaging. With global waste production expected to reach 3.4 billion tons by 2050, businesses and consumers alike are waking up to the reality that our current linear economy: take, make, dispose, is no longer sustainable.
The UNCTAD marks World Consumer Rights Day on March 15 to meet the needs (for goods and services) of present and future generations that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Global consumer movement and other doyens will come on the same page for the theme “A Just Transition to Sustainable Lifestyles.” The theme for 2025 is a clarion call to make sustainable and healthy lifestyle choices accessible, available and affordable for all.
In the bustling digital landscape of 2025, World Day against Cyber Censorship on March 12 is a call to action for a free and open web, serving as a moment of reflection for businesses, governments, and individuals alike. Ever since the day was started by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2008, it has been a reminder that the world demands an open internet where everyone can access news, share opinions and connect freely.
Every year, International Women’s Day serves as a moment of reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to gender equality. This year’s theme, “Accelerating Action,” calls on us to move beyond incremental progress and take bold, decisive steps toward a more equitable world. It is a reminder that while we have made significant strides, there is still much work to be done, especially in areas like women’s health, economic empowerment, and leadership.
Every year, on the last day of February, the world comes together to observe Rare Diseases Day, a day dedicated to amplifying the voices of the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases.
Our planet groans under the weight of a burgeoning waste crisis, with plastic pollution choking our oceans and landfills overflowing. In this era of heightened environmental awareness, businesses are increasingly exploring sustainable alternatives. Enter compostable packaging, a promising solution that aims to minimize our ecological footprint.
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament on February 1, 2025 and outlined a slew of key proposals with total receipts other than borrowing expected to be Rs.34.96 lakh crore, while the total expenditure is forecast to be ? 50.65 lakh crore.
Amidst the breathtaking Alpine scenery, the Davos 2025 Annual Meeting served as a powerful testament to the importance of collaboration in the face of technological disruption. Leaders from diverse sectors engaged in critical dialogues on AI, governance, data privacy, and the future of work, paving the way for a more human-centered approach to technological advancement.
The 2025 International Day of Education, celebrated annually on January 24th, focuses on a critical juncture: the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and education. This year’s theme underscores the profound impact of AI on the learning landscape. While AI offers unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning, automating administrative tasks, and expanding access to quality education, it also presents significant challenges.
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is commemorated on December 27th every year for the prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. It was held for the first time in 2020 on the heels of the world being plagued with the COVID-19 pandemic. Pervasive cholera, mpox, Marburg, polio and H5N1 avian influenza is a clarion call to inject funds into diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. In essence, the day highlights the urgency to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats and build resilient public and primary health care systems.
The concept of gamification has emerged as a transformative force in the education ecosystem. Educators and institutions aim to make education for K-12 and higher education students more engaging, motivating, and effective by integrating state-of-the-art technologies and game-like elements into learning environments. Gamification involves the application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts. Gamification in education means incorporating aspects such as points, badges, leaderboards, and challenges into learning activities.
International Human Rights Day is commemorated on December 10 every year to mark a reverence for the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Human rights-a set of principles-should bolster communities, individuals and people for a better future. The principles are concerned with the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to, including but not limited to freedom of speech, the right to life, the right to education, the right to health, freedom from torture, the right to free trial, freedom of religion and no discrimination based on sex, color, race, language or origin.
World Children’s Day (WCD) is marked on November 20th as a call to action for communities, schools, institutions, businesses and sports to underpin children’s rights and engage with them. The theme for WCD 2024 is “Listen to the Future,” emphasizing challenges-climate change, conflict and disruptive technology-that are a threat to children’s future.
The world has come together to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages on September 23, 2024, to protect the diversity and linguistic identity of deaf people and other sign language users. The World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) proposed the idea for the Day to commemorate the date the WFD was established in 1951. According to the WFD, there are around 70 million deaf people globally.
World Suicide Prevention Day is celebrated on September 10 every year to address self-harm and suicide, raise awareness, reduce stigma, emphasize efforts to provide treatment and remember those affected by suicide. Over 720,000 people take their own lives every year, according to the World Health Organization, while North America has the highest suicide rate in the subregion in the Americas. The prevalence of stigma can lead to discrimination, shame, isolation, self-doubt and rejection. The good news is that suicide is preventable.
International Literacy Day takes place every year on September 8th to raise awareness to create a more literate, peaceful, just and sustainable society. Under the aegis of UNESCO who pioneered International Literacy Day (ILD) in 1967, the revered day of September 8th 2024 will be celebrated under the theme “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace.” Nevertheless, multilingualism, empowered by advanced technologies, engineers socio-economic, pedagogical and cognitive benefits for education and literacy development.
Human ingenuity and sustainability have carved out a niche in green chemistry; challenges and opportunities lie ahead for businesses to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Inevitably, sustainable chemistry is a primary force behind research (on products, processes and materials) and the circular economy. Chemists, researchers, and manufacturers are striving to reduce material, waste, and energy use, use renewable feedstocks, and minimize or eliminate hazards and risks.
People globally celebrate July 11 as World Population Day as a reminder of the urgency to address population issues. Over the past two years, the world witnessed two defining moments: the global population officially logged 8 billion in November 2022 (1 billion people were added in merely 12 years). In April 2023, India overtook China to become the world’s most populous country. The event marked the first time since 1950 that China dipped to second place (in population rankings). The UN expects the global population to reach around 8.5 billion people in 2030 and 9.7 billion in 2050.
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